Weifang Cup Player Profiles
On behalf of the Western Cape Government, I would like to wish our province’s best under 19 football players who will
be competing in the Weifang Cup in Shandong province, China all the very best.
You have made the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport proud to be a partner to your success.
I would like to remind you that team work is key. A team that plays together is a far stronger team than any. Play hard,
hone your skills and learn as much as possible.
Remember that you are not only a representative of your team, but also of the Western Cape Province and South Africa
as a whole.
Make us proud and bring the cup home.
Regards,
Cultural Affairs and Sport Minister, Dr Nomafrench Mbombo
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The Metropolitan Premier Cup Committee is extremely grateful to DCAS for choosing the MPC (Metropolitan Premier
Cup) tournament for the Weifang project. It is indeed and immense opportunity afforded to our youth footballers of
the Western Cape.
I have no doubt that the players will do their best in the quest to make the WC proud.
All the best to the traveling party and may this be an experience of a lifetime.
PJ Williams (MPC Tournament Director)
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We are very excited to be a part of such a great initiative. We are privileged to have the opportunity to contribute towards developing and supporting our local talent.
Sending a team Western Cape to the Weifang Cup was an easy choice for us as we are committed to raising the standard of football in South Africa, and saw this as a great opportunity for the team to learn and grow as players.
Belinda Faulkner (Brand Executive at Metropolitan)
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Team Western Cape – Weifang Cup
Team Western Cape was invited by the Weifang Football Federation to participate in the highly rated Weifang Cup
tournament from 27 July to 2 August 2014 in Shandong province, China. The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport
will be funding the trip in association with Metropolitan. The team is in Group B, which will see them play against Shandong Luneng Taishan, River Plate and Porto in the group stage of the Weifang Cup.
The Metropolitan Under-19 Premier Cup took place over the Easter weekend at Erica Park in Belhar, Cape Town. This
international tournament pitted teams from Nigeria and Zimbabwe against top-rated South African Professional Soccer
League Under-19 clubs such as Mamelodi Sundowns, Kaizer Chiefs and Ajax Cape Town.
A selection committee comprising former professional players and coaches selected the best 18 Western Cape players
in action at the Metropolitan Cup for Team Western Cape.
The team is extremely busy with preparations for the upcoming tournament. The squad just returned from a successful
week-long training camp. The team will depart Cape Town on the 23 July 2014 and return from China on 4 August 2014.
We wish Team Western Cape everything of the best!
Bulelani Cola
Date of Birth: 20/04/1996
Height: 1.71m
Weight: 69.3kg
Position: Goalkeeper
Club: Vasco Da Gama
Previous Club: Fire Fighters FC
Favourite Boots: Nike
Role Model: Itumeleng Khune
Weifang Cup Expectations
This is indeed a great opportunity for us to represent Western Cape and our wonderful country as well. I’m
looking forward to a great tournament so that we can bring the experience home.
Doughlas Wayde Maloy
Date of Birth: 30/01/1996
Height: 1.74m
Weight: 60kg
Position: Defender Club: Bayhill United FC
Previous Club: Milano United
Favourite Boots: Adidas
Role Model: Thiago Silva
Weifang Cup Expectations
I’m expecting a very tough challenge. Hard work and dedication will bring the best out of the team for the
tournament.
Sinako Magadla
Date of Birth: 09/01/1995
Height: 1.88m
Weight: 75kg
Position: Centre Back
Club: Kuilsriver AFC
Previous Club: n/a Favourite Boots: Adidas Copa Mundail
Role Model: Jacob Zuma
Weifang Cup Expectations
To gain some experience, to go out there to learn new things from other countries and to win the overall tournament.
Byron Joseph McKellar
Date of Birth: 09/09/1995
Height: 1.83cm
Weight: 69kg
Position: Defender
Club: Hellenic FC
Previous Club: Camps Bay FC
Favourite Boots: Nike Tempo (Orange and White
Role Model: Jesus
Weifang Cup Expectations
Hopefully make it through the group stages and play a big name like St Paulo, Porto or Wolfsburg.
Adrian Timothy Jaftha
Date of Birth: 28/09/1995
Height: 1.69m
Weight: 59kg
Position: Centre/Right Back
Club: Morgenster United
Previous Club: No Previous Club
Favourite Boots: Adidas F50
Role Model: My Father - Johnathan Jaftha
Weifang Cup Expectations
To perform against the best in the world and to do my best.
Roberto Claudio Slater
Date of Birth: 29/04/1995
Height: 1.7m
Weight: 60kg
Position: Midfielder
Club: Old Mutual Academy
Previous Club: Maritzburg United
Favourite Boots: Adidas
Role Model: Neymar
Weifang Cup Expectations
To win the tournament and maintain high performance throughout.
Dean Roy Kowalski
Date of Birth: 11/12/1995
Height: 1.65m
Weight: 62kg
Club: Mitchells Plain United/Santos FC
Previous Club: Meadowridge (7 years ago)
Favourite boots: All Black - Adidas Predator
Lethal Zones
Role model: Cristiano Ronaldo (on the pitch) and
my mother (off the pitch)
Weifang Cup Expectations
To at least make it to the semi-finals of the Weifang Cup.
Devon Rico Wood
Date of Birth: 23/12/1996
Height: 1.65m
Weight: 55kg
Position: Attacking Midfielder
Club:Liverpool Portlands AFC
revious Club: None
Favourite Boots: Nike
Role Model: Neymar
Weifang Cup Expectations
Good physical challenge, really hyped tournament with good preparation.
Fawaaz Basadien
Date of Birth: 23/12/1996
Height: 1.74m
Weight: 65kg
Position: Attacking midfielder
Club: Milano United
Previous Club: Peninsula, Ajax Cape Town,
Evertonians
Favourite Boots: Adidas
Role Model: My dad
Weifang Cup Expectations
To play against the best and possibly be seen by scouts.
Glen Stephen Arthur Hahn
Date of Birth: 26/12/1996
Height: 1.72m
Weight: 60Kg
Position: Striker/Attacking Midfielder
Club: Belhar Spurs
Previous Club: Belstar United
Favourite Boots: Adidas
Role Model: Christiano Ronaldo
Weifang Cup Expectations
To do my best and be seen by other clubs and make Western Cape proud.
Shuaib Adams
Date of Birth: 29/11/1996
Height: 1.95m
Weight: 70kg
Position: Goalkeeper
Club:Bayhill United
Previous Club: Mr. Price Parkhurst
Favourite Boots: Adidas
Role Model: Manuel Neur
Weifang Cup Expectations
I expect the tournament to be tough but it will always be a good experience for me and the rest of the squad.
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Melcolm Meyer
Date of Birth: 03/02/1996
Height: 1.67m
Weight: 67kg
Position: Striker
Club:Glendene United
Previous Club: Cape United
Favourite Boots: Adidas
Role Model: Yorick Meyer
Weifang Cup Expectations
To score as many goals as I did in the Metropolitan Premier Cup and help Team Western Cape to be successful.
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Aushron Ashwill Kruger
Date of Birth: 16/10/1995
Height: 1.76m
Weight: 55.02kg
Position: Midfielder
Club:Ramblers FC
Previous Club: Prince Valley United
Favourite Boots: Nike Mercurial
Role Model: Oscar dos Santos
Weifang Cup Expectations
I want to give my best to the team and also expect us to play with heart and make our family members proud.
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Tauriq Dien
Date of Birth: 17/05/1997
Height: 1.72m
Weight: 58kg Position: Midfielder
Club: Old Mutual Academy
Previous Club: Montague Spurs
Favourite Boots: Nike CTR 360
Role Model: Andre Iniesta
Weifang Cup Expectations
It is an honour to represent team Western Cape in China. I’m looking forward to playing against talented football
players from other countries and I hope to make new friends and lasting relations.
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Zukile Leon Kewuti
Date of Birth: 25/6/1995
Height: 1.76m
Weight: 53kg
Position: Attacking Midfielder
Club:Masidlale FC
Previous Club: None
Favourite Boots: Nike
Role Model: Teko Modise
Weifang Cup Expectations
To win the tournament even though this will be our first time in the Weifang Cup and for some of our players to
get the opportunity to be seen by scouts.
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Riyaaz Ismail
Date of Birth: 05/01/1998
Height: 1.83m
Weight: 65kg
Position: Centre Back
Club: Hellenic FC
Previous Club: Old Mutual FC
Favourite Boots: Adidas
Role Model: Pepe
Weifang Cup Expectations
No expectations.
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