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Lyle Foster battles Kyle Walker (Photo by Darren Staples / AFP)

ICYMI: Bafana Bafana man Lyle Foster stars on Premier League debut

Ex-Orlando Pirates and current Burnley and Bafana striker Lyle Foster was impressive on Premier League debut, here’s a recap.

by James Freemantle

14-08-2023 08:08

in English Premier League

Lyle Foster battles Kyle Walker (Photo by Darren Staples / AFP)

Former Orlando Pirates striker Lyle Foster made his Premier League debut for Burnley against champions Man City. It was an impressive showing for the Bafana Bafana man, here are the stats to prove it.

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Foster was industrious in his work against Pep Guardiola’s champions. He completed two tackles, made five ball recoveries and won five duels. He also completed 20 passes, the most out of any Burnley player on the night. In the final third, the 22-year-old produced arguably the Claret’s best attacking moment of the first half, beating a few men and curling his shot just wide of Ederson’s post. Foster is the 15th South African to play in the Premier League and the first since Percy Tau since 2021. Burnley and Foster must wait until 27 August for their next top-flight encounter, against Aston Villa.

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It’s down to the final four. Kaizer Chiefs have secured themselves a semi-final meeting with Sundowns after their win over Cape Town City. Meanwhile, Pirates and Stellenbosch will meet in the other semi-final clash, and they’ve know each other well having already clashed on the opening day of the new DStv Premiership campaign.

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