Queens Park Rangers are reportedly monitoring South African youth international Tylon Smith following his standout displays at the 2025 Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations.
Smith helped South Africa claim their first U20 AFCON title with a 1–0 win over Morocco in the final in Egypt.
The 20 year old center back who plays for Stellenbosch FC, was named Player of the Tournament after a series of composed defensive performances.
🇿🇦 TYLON SMITH 🇿🇦
Dominating from start to finish, he claims Man of the Competition! @Football2gether | #TotalEnergiesAFCONU20 pic.twitter.com/rPlHDeRkoL
— CAF_Online (@CAF_Online) May 19, 2025
According to Kick Off, English Championship side QPR are considering a move for Smith ahead of the new season, with clubs in the United Arab Emirates also expressing interest.
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2025: 🇿🇦 Tylon Smith
Our very own Tylon Smith has no doubt been immense and even moreso as defensive players winning these awards are rare. 💫
He is now set for a move to Queens Park Rangers (QPR) in the English Championship and will no doubt have a bright future ahead. 🏴👊 pic.twitter.com/H50NhHKC3o
— Sahil Ebrahim (@sahil_e_) June 28, 2025
Photo: CAF_Online/X
