Reggiana HubVan Niekerk's dream
Reggiana has invited Gabriel Van Niekerk for a trial in Italy. The South African player is excited to play with European champions.
The 19-year-old player started playing football with Olympia FC in South Africa. He said that football has always been his path and that he is grateful for the opportunity to play with Reggiana.
Van Niekerk's story
Van Niekerk started playing football at 7 years old. He left mainstream school at 12 years old to join a sports academy. He has played in America, Portugal, and now in Italy.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| November 10 | Olympia FC becomes Reggiana's scouting partner in South Africa |
| November 28 | Van Niekerk is invited for a trial with Reggiana |
Reggiana's journey
Reggiana is currently 18th in Serie B, with 37 points and a goal difference of -20. The team has won 9 games, drawn 10, and lost 19.
Reggiana's standings
| Position | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Venezia | 82 |
| 18 | Reggiana | 37 |
The team won the last game against Sampdoria with a score of 1-0. Reggiana is on a 2-game winning streak.
