Spurs link with South African side

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Some youngsters will travel to London from the Pretoria-based club to train with Spurs, and sporting director Damien Comolli is optimistic about eventually getting players from the scheme in the South Africa team.

"This represents an excellent opportunity for both clubs," he said. "It is a mutually beneficial partnership that will see both our academies gain from the association."

He added: "We will aim to bring one or two players a year over to train with our homegrown talent, and I do not think it is unrealistic to expect that, in a few years' time, the majority of players in the South African national squad will have come from the SuperSport Academy.

"We will look to develop talent - talent that may have a place with us, but also talent for the South African game. The deal is a win-win situation for Spurs and for SuperSport United players and fans."

Spurs travelled to South Africa as part of their pre-season preparations and are also involved in the SOS Children's Village charity in Cape Town.