Wits keep nurturing the next generation of footballers in South Africa
“If you are a true supporter of football, then you know how historic the culture of football is at Wits University”, Puseletso Magana said during an interview with him.
For generations and generations, the university has been working towards building a great future for great football players and young men who strive towards a progressive society.
In the 21st century Wits University continues to work with young players from the ages of 6 up to 23 years old. Its development structures are built in a unique way to allow progressive development for the young boys and girls that are part of the club.
Puseletso said players come from places such as Soweto, Centurion and many surrounding areas to be part of the club.
Despite losing players to other top academies in the region, Puseletso said they are committed to nurturing and providing an opportunity for the next generation of players who will contribute immensely to the national soccer teams of this country.
One of the exciting prospects of the Wits Juniors Football Club Vuyo Buthelezi recently joined the West Ham United Foundation of Football Academy.
Puseletso couldn’t contain the excitement and praise the young man for his hard working attributes and that they are finally paying off. In 2022 Vuyo Buthelezi was part of the Wits Juniors under 17 GDL squad that reached the semi-finals.
His hard work earned him a call to the u17 National Squad. Puseletso and the entire team of Wits had nothing but wishing good luck to the young man and that he will continue to learn not just as a soccer player but as a young man.
“The moral that this has given to the development is extraordinary, everyone is happy and proud of Vuyo”, Puseletso said.
The Wits Juniors Club Football has a team (under 13- under 19) playing in the Gauteng Development League competing with one of the best academies in the country: the likes of Supersport United, Kaizer Chiefs, Mamelodi Sundowns and many more.
Puseletso finds the GDL to be a very important league that plays a huge role in the development of the Gauteng footballers.
He says week in and week out, these young boys are excited to play and compete with one of the top teams in the country and that is exciting as well as challenging for the team.
