Keegan Allan

Keegan Allan (born 2 April 2001) is a South African soccer player who plays as a defender for Moroka Swallows in the Premier Soccer League.[1]

Not to be confused with Keegan Allen.

Keegan Allan
Personal information
Full name Keegan Shannon Saxin Allan
Date of birth (2001-04-02) 2 April 2001[1]
Place of birth Soweto, south africa
Height 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)[2]
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
 Moroka Swallows
Number 4
Youth career
Mamelodi Sundowns
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021–2022 University of Pretoria 18 (3)
2022– Moroka Swallows 20 (2)
International career‡
South Africa U20
2023– South Africa 3 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 7 August 2023
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 7 August 2023

Career

While player youth soccer for Mamelodi Sundowns he was also capped for South Africa U-20. Among others, he featured at a Tri-Nations tournament against Brazil and England. Allan was eventually offered a 5-year contract with the first team of Sundowns, but rejected the offer. Instead he started his senior career in the second tier with University of Pretoria, "AmaTuks".[3][4]

In the 2021–22 Nedbank Cup, Allan was given the Most Improved Player award. His club reached the quarter-finals of the cup, but finished second in the league. He was sought after by several clubs, but after talking to Swallows manager Dylan Kerr, Allan was persuaded into joining that team. Allan reportedly favored playing time over the financial aspect of a transfer.[5][6][7] The contract length was 2 years.[8]

In April 2023, he went down after a duel, and two ambulances rushed onto the pitch to help him. Allan was stabilized and was able to leave the pitch.[9]

Allan performed well in the 2022-23 South African Premier Division, being named by Soccer Laduma as "one of the top performers that year". The same outlet reported an interest from Orlando Pirates to buy Allan.[10] Allan was called up for South Africa for the 2023 COSAFA Cup, where he made his international debut.[2]

Personal life

Allan proposed to marry his girlfriend Saige Fourie in July 2022. The marriage was held at the Casalinga Organic Farm in Muldersdrift in June 2023.[11][12]

References
  1. Keegan Allan at Soccerway
  2. Keegan Allan at National-Football-Teams.com
  3. "Brazil bang four past Amajita in England". Team SA. Retrieved 7 July 2023.
  4. Ditlhobolo, Austin (26 March 2022). "Keegan Allan: Why University of Pretoria star rejected PSL champions Mamelodi Sundowns' contract offer". Goal. Retrieved 7 July 2023.
  5. Kohler, Lorenz (25 May 2022). "Ex-Sundowns Defender Allan Targets PSL Rise". iDiski Times. Retrieved 7 July 2023.
  6. "Keegan Allan signs with Swallows FC". IOL. 12 July 2022. Retrieved 7 July 2023.
  7. Tsotsi, Athenkosi (13 July 2022). "Kerr's honesty swayed Allan into joining Swallows". The Sowetan. Retrieved 7 July 2023.
  8. Gwegwe, Siseko (12 July 2022). "Swallows sign Tuks star who was linked with Orlando Pirates". The South African. Retrieved 7 July 2023.
  9. Kganyago, Lethabo (1 May 2023). "Nyatama Gives Allan Update". iDiski Times. Retrieved 7 July 2023.
  10. Qina, Masebe (12 May 2023). "Orlando Pirates Monitoring University Of Pretoria Defender Keegan Allan". Soccer Laduma. Retrieved 7 July 2023.
  11. "'She Said Yes' – Keegan Allan Proposes To Girlfriend!". Diski 365. 8 July 2022. Retrieved 7 July 2023.
  12. Luthuli, Lusanda (23 June 2023). "Swallows Star Throws Wedding Of His Dreams". Soccer laduma. Retrieved 7 July 2023.
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