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IOL·September 10, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Two years after featuring on the cover of GQ's Success Issue as teenage prospects, five South African footballers have followed markedly different career paths, according to IOL. Relebohile Mofokeng, Thapelo Maseko, Shandre Campbell, Jaedin Rhodes and Mfundo Vilakazi have since diverged, with four of the group now playing in Europe while one is emerging at Kaizer Chiefs. The report traces how the once-hyped group of young talents has developed across different leagues and clubs since their appearance on the cover.

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