Asanele Bonani Chippa United

DStv Premiership strugglers Chippa United have announced the signing of 17-year-old attacker Asanele Bonani. Photo: Twitter @ChippaUnitedFC

Chippa United sign 17-year-old teenage future ‘star’

DStv Premiership strugglers Chippa United have announced the signing of 17-year-old attacker Asanele Bonani.

Asanele Bonani Chippa United

DStv Premiership strugglers Chippa United have announced the signing of 17-year-old attacker Asanele Bonani. Photo: Twitter @ChippaUnitedFC

DStv Premiership strugglers Chippa United have announced the signing of 17-year-old attacker Asanele Bonani.

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The talented teenager excelled at the recent Engen Knockout Challenge, ending the tournament as joint top goalscorer with four goals in five games for Chippa’s Diski Challenge Team.

A Chippa United club satement read: “The club are delighted to announce the signing of talented youngster Asanele Bonani. Bonani is born and bred in Motherwell, Gqeberha.

“Bonani, the 17-year-old midfielder, earned himself a contract after stellar displays with the Chilli Boys DSTV Diski Challenge team this season.”

Chippa United added on Twitter: “Asanele Bonani. Only 17 years old but he’s destined to be a star.”

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The Chilli Boys are currently 13th in the DStv Premiership standings with just 21 points after 22 matches this season.

Chippa United will next face Kaizer Chiefs

They have won four matches with nine draws and nine defeats to date.

Their next DStv Premiership assignment will be a daunting one at home against Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs on Saturday, 2 April.

Kick-off is at 17:00.