JOHANNESBURG - At just 8-year-old, Khotso Nkosi is already making waves on the football pitch.
With raw talent and hard work, the young star has been presented with an opportunity, to train in Spain, a country well known for its world class football culture.
For Nkosi the dream of training there isn’t just about improving his skills, but also about chasing a future that once looked out of reach.
Judging by the strides already made, that future might be closer than he thinks.
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The young player has achieved many accolades with Tshiama Academy. But his biggest highlight so far, is being recognised by one of South Africa's football legends, Teko Modise.
The grade 2 pupil at Woodlands International College, admits juggling school and football is tricky.
Nkosi's mother is on a back-a-buddy fundraising campaign, to try an help his son's dreams become a reality.
By: Siphokazi Malinga