Scout names the player set to succeed Williams in the South Africa national team
Liam Garcia
Dailysports's expert
Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper Ronwen Williams is widely regarded as one of the continent’s top shot-stoppers, serving as the undisputed number one for the South Africa national team. But a new star is knocking on the door, ready to step into the spotlight for the Masandawana.
Details: Scout Prince Sobayeni has identified Fletcher Law as the next big thing, a player who clinched the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations at just 18 years old.
Quote: “He seems like the natural successor to Ronwen. This is football—you never know how things will unfold, but if everything goes smoothly, he should be the one. He’s young. Some of us are even debating why not make him Bafana Bafana’s third-choice goalkeeper right now? Let him gain experience; we’ve already seen the quality he brings,” Sobayeni said.
Reminder: Law has been playing in Portugal from a young age and also holds Portuguese citizenship. Last season, he represented Benfica’s U-17 squad, and he’s now featuring for Estoril’s youth team.
