{"id":67929,"date":"2022-10-18T16:08:39","date_gmt":"2022-10-18T14:08:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zimbabwe\/all-news\/benjani-mwaruwaris-son-signs-professional-contract-in-england"},"modified":"2022-10-18T18:31:27","modified_gmt":"2022-10-18T16:31:27","slug":"benjani-mwaruwaris-son-signs-professional-contract-in-england","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zimbabwe\/all-news\/benjani-mwaruwaris-son-signs-professional-contract-in-england","title":{"rendered":"Benjani Mwaruwari\u2019s Son Signs Professional Contract In England"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>Benjani Jnr, the son of former Manchester City and Zimbabwe international striker <b>Benjani Mwaruwari<\/b> has signed his first professional contract with English 5-tier side Yeovil Town.<\/p>\n<p>The 17-year-old forward had an impressive season with Yeovil Town\u2019s Under 18 side.<\/p>\n<p>He joined the club last year after not being offered a scholarship by his dad\u2019s former club Portsmouth, who are now plying their trade in the 3rd-tier League One.<\/p>\n<p>Since his arrival at Yeovil Town, Benjani Jnr has become something of a goal machine which has resulted in him becoming the team\u2019s third professional player in three years to come from within.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement on their official website, Yeovil Town said they are excited to agree on pro-terms with Benjani Jr after his impressive stint since his arrival at the National League side. The club said:<\/p>\n<p>Yeovil Town are delighted to announce that Benjani Jr has signed professional terms with the Club. Arriving from Portsmouth in January 2020, the youngster made an instant impression, playing up a year group in the EFL Youth Alliance League.<\/p>\n<p>With the 17-year-old signing his first professional contract, it means an Under-18 player has signed professional terms with Yeovil Town for the third season in a row, continuing the previous success of Ollie Haste &amp; Toby Stephens.<\/p>\n<p>Following in the footsteps of his father, who was also a professional footballer for the likes of Manchester City, Portsmouth &amp; Auxerre, Benjani Jr now makes his first steps in the professional game.<\/p>\n<p>Last season, the young forward scored 25 goals and managed 16 assists in 30 games for the Under-18 side.<\/p>\n<p>He was also the top scorer as the Under 18\u2019s won the national college seven-a-side tournament. He also enjoyed involvement with the first team, making his Somerset Premier Cup debut as a substitute.<\/p>\n<p>Yeovil Town manager Chris Hargreaves commented said Benjani Jr will continue to play for Matt Percival\u2019s Under-18 side and train with the first team on a regular basis.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zimbabwe\">Zimbabwe<\/a> Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/\">Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Zimbabwe. Benjani Jnr, the son of former Manchester City and Zimbabwe international striker Benjani Mwaruwari has signed his first professional contract with English 5-tier side Yeovil Town. The 17-year-old forward had an impressive season with Yeovil Town\u2019s Under 18 side. 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