Cemran Dansin: Ex-Kaizer Chiefs Star Hails Orlando Pirates Youngster After Mamelodi Sundowns Tie

• Cemran Dansin has earned praise from a former Kaizer Chiefs star after his performance during the Orlando Pirates clash with Mamelodi Sundowns
• The South African midfielder has been trending on social media since his brilliant strike for the Sea Robbers against the Brazilians
• The wonder goal scored by the youngster sparked different reactions from fans on social media

Former Kaizer Chiefs star Junior Khanye has praised Orlando Pirates youngster Cemran Dansin for his brilliant goal against Mamelodi Sundowns, commending the player for taking a bold risk that paid off.

The 20-year-old midfielder, who was a surprise inclusion in the starting lineup at Loftus Stadium, produced a moment of magic to cancel out Peter Shalulile’s opener in the match.

His stunning strike helped Pirates secure a valuable point in the capital, keeping them in third place on the Betway Premiership log with 19 points from 10 matches, just three points behind league leaders Sundowns.

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Khanye admitted that Dansin did not have the best overall performance against Mamelodi Sundowns, but he lauded the youngster’s bravery and technique in scoring such a spectacular goal.

Khanye praises Pirates' Dansin

Speaking on iDiski TV, Khanye said he initially questioned coach Abdeslam Ouaddou’s decision to start the 20-year-old, suggesting that it was like “throwing him into the deep end.” However, he praised the player’s composure and execution.

He highlighted the midfielder’s development background, noting that the School of Excellence has produced some of South Africa’s finest talents. Khanye revealed that he had spoken with one of the coaches there, Gavin Silango, who expressed pride in Dansin’s progress.

While stressing that there’s still more to come from the youngster, Khanye applauded his courage, stating that scoring against Sundowns is never easy and that taking such a bold shot showed great confidence. He concluded by saying that “the best players in the world take risks,” and Dansin’s willingness to do so deserved recognition.

Here's what fans are saying about Dansin's goal and his performance against Mamelodi Sundowns.

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Collins Macarova Raphiri said:

"That coach realised bafana bafana relies on mbule and mbatha, he is benching them for real. The boy might have scored a good goal but is never close to mbatha."

Norman Thefitnesscoach Dlamini wrote:

These kids are really showing off mo pirates firstly it was moremi nou Dan nge cracker🇿🇦👌👏

Bongisizwe Kutuka shared:

"We all felt the same! That was a scorcher! What were you expecting him to do? Beautiful goal, and it's one of the contenders for the goal of the season 🤞🙏 and the season is still young. There are other beautiful goals coming from these boys 🤞."

Kay G Phofi reacted:

"Dansin just scored goal of the season already,but Pirates midfield is losing possession,so put Mbule and Mbatha remove Dansin and Nemtanjela."

Godfrey Goddy Moilwa added:

"Dansin scored yes but he needs to be protected he didn't have a good 1st half. We needed Mbatha, Mbule and someone to be in that box like Mabasa in that second half."

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Dansin reacts to his goal vs Sundowns

Briefly News earlier reported that Dansin shared his thoughts after scoring a brilliant goal against Sundowns in the Betway Premiership.

The youngster appreciated a set of people after featuring in a big game in the Premier Soccer League.

Source: Briefly News