Luke Bartman and the Youngest Goalscorers in South African Domestic Football of the Last 20 Years

• Luke Baartman has become the fifth-youngest goalscorer in local domestic football
• Baartman scored Cape Town Spurs' second goal in their 3-2 defeat to Kaizer Chiefs
• The 17-year-old is blessed with pace and fans are keen to see how he develops

Youth offers such promise but also the peril of expectation.

Luke Baartman scored for Cape Town Spurs against Kaizer Chiefs to become one of the youngest goalscorers in South African history.

A product of the Cape Town Spurs development structure, the pacy Baartman is still at school and due to write exams soon.

At 17 years, 4 months and 27 days, Baatman was the fifth-youngest player to score in South African domestic competitions when he netted against Chiefs.

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4. Lyle Foster

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The current Burnley striker scored for Orlando Pirates on January 20 2018 against Polokwane City in a 1-1 draw.

He was just 10 days younger than Baartman at 17 years, 4 months and 17 days. Foster is currently out of action, as Burnley have stated he is receiving treatment for a mental health issue.

3. Asive Langwe

Wits University have a world-class scouting network that still operates even after its professional status was erased by Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila Football Club.

At 17 years, 3 months 26 days, Asive Langwe scored for The Students in a 2-0 over Free Stars Stars on October 16 2010. Still, just 30, Langwe was last seen playing in the SAB Leagues.

2. Siyabonga Mabena

The second-youngest on the list scored his first DStv Premiership goal two months before Spurs' Baartman. Siyabonga Mabena was 16 years, 7 months and 9 days old.

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Mabena slotted home in the final minute against Stellebosch FC in a 3-1 win. Like Baartman, the wait is on to see how they mature.

1. Mkhanyiseli Siwahla

At 15 years, 5 months and 22 days Mkhanyiseli Siwahla scored on debut against Dynamos in a cup tie in 2004.

His career would not flourish, unfortunately. Daily Sun reported how transfer debacles, contract terminations and off-field troubles stifled his development.

As of September 2022, Siwhla had been given a chance to continue his career at Bokone FC in Brits, who play in the ABC Motsepe League.

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Sweet 16 for Mabena

Sports Brief recently reported on Siyabonaga Mabena's goal for Mamelodi Sundowns.

The goal capped off a record-breaking evening for the side as they set a new milestone.

Masandawana now holds the record for the longest unbeaten run in PSL history.