Broos names little-known Van Duivenbooden in preliminary Bafana squad for Afcon qualifiers
Simon van Duivenbooden celebrates scoring in the Dutch Eredivisie match between for Vitesse against Go Ahead Eagles at De Adelaarshorst on 13 November 2022 in Deventer, Netherlands.
South Africa, coming off a commendable Afcon bronze finish at the delayed tournament earlier this year, will vie for a spot at the next edition via Group K alongside Congo, South Sudan and Uganda. Rushwin Dortley, Fawaaz Basadien, Thalente Mbatha made the cut while recalls for Luke le Roux and Evidence Makgopa are also on the cards.At just 22 years old, Dutch-born Van Duivenbooden, who also holds South African citizenship, earned a spot in Broos' preliminary squad, bringing attention to his dual heritage.
Van Duivenbooden's breakthrough moment came on 13 November 2022, when he netted his first professional goal against Go Ahead Eagles. His rise continued in January 2023, with Vitesse extending his contract until 2025, cementing him as a rising star.
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