Riyaaz Koopstadt to don Young Ajax captain’s armband

Midfielder Riyaaz Koopstadt will captain Young Ajax at both the SPAX-Cup and Terborg Toernooi this month.

Koopstadt, who earlier this year signed his first professional deal with the club, will lead the Urban Warriors as they set their sights on European success starting with the youth tournament in Ennepetal this weekend.

Ajax Cape Town will be the first team from the African continent to take part in the SPAX-Cup which has played host to many football stars over the course of the past 40 years.

Young Ajax will leave for Germany by bus tomorrow afternoon with the SPAX-Cup to kick-off on Saturday.

Group Fixtures:

Saturday 19-05-2018

17h00 Ajax Cape Town vs TuS Ennepetal (Germany)

Sunday 20-05-2018

12h30 Ajax Cape Town vs Hamburger SV (Germany)

17h00 Ajax Cape Town vs Middlesbrough (England)

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