Heaven Sereetsi, one of Potch's own football talent recently signed a PSL contract with Cape Town City FC. Photos: Cape Town City FC/Facebook and Jemba Snaps.

One of Potchefstroom’s brightest footballing talents, Heaven Sereetsi, has taken a major step in his career when he was signed to his first Premier Soccer League contract this past week.

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Heaven Sereetsi, made his debut for Cape Town City FC in jersey number 33 against Chippa United this past Saturday.

Cape Town City FC signed the talented North-West University winger after he impressed during the 2023 Varsity Football tournament.

Sereetsi, a former HTS Potchefstroom learner, played for various teams in Potch such as Bokone FC, and NW Signal FC, before moving to NWU Mafikeng in 2022.

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Heaven Sereetsi and his coach and mentor, Lehlohonolo Moeketsi

Cape Town City FC released a video this past week welcoming Sereetsi to the club. Sereetsi also played his first minutes for the club this past Saturday, 17 February in a DStv Premiership match against Chippa United. He comes on as a substitute for the Citizens.

“I went for trials at NWU Mafikeng in January 2022. During that year my journey of Varsity Football began. The exposure was fantastic. A lot of people are watching and competing with top players helps you to get better.  Keep on working hard and believe your abilities and skills,” added Sereetsi in the video.

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Heaven Sereetsi in action for NWU Mafikeng. Photo: Jemba Snaps.

Sereetsi was named as NW ABC Motsepe League player of the season in 2023 and big things are expected of this winger.