Morocco now remains the only African representative at the FIFA U20 World Cup after Wednesday’s action. South Africa’s side, Amajita, endured a terrible day in Talca, Chile, where they were outplayed by Colombia, who had a great start, scoring within ten minutes of the match. The South Americans went on to win 3-1. Amajita, who… Continue reading South Africa and Nigeria Bow Out of World Cup
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Amajita Coach Raymond Mdaka Grateful for Support
South Africa’s U20 side, Amajita, has reached the FIFA World Cup Last 16 for only the second time in history. The team has progressed to the knockout phase in the ongoing tournament in Chile, under the tutelage of Raymond Mdaka, emulating the team of 2009 that reached the same stage in Egypt. The African champions… Continue reading Amajita Coach Raymond Mdaka Grateful for Support
Amajita Win Comfortably, but Coach Ray is Unhappy
On paper, South Africa’s U20 football team had an easy outing against New Caledonia in the ongoing FIFA U20 World Cup. The 5-0 scoreline in favour of Raymond Mdaka’s boys is flattering, but the head coach has explained why he is not a happy man. “It was quite a challenging game because we needed to… Continue reading Amajita Win Comfortably, but Coach Ray is Unhappy
Amajita Get a Rousing Send Off to the World Cup
The South African Football Association (SAFA) held a send-off celebration for the SA U20 Men’s National Team in Johannesburg on Monday night. The gathering was to honour the youth team for recent achievements, including being crowned the 2025 COSAFA U20 winners, lifting the CAF U20 Men’s Africa Cup of Nations trophy and also qualifying for… Continue reading Amajita Get a Rousing Send Off to the World Cup
Amajita Squad for the World Cup Announced
The South African U20 squad heading to the FIFA U20 World Cup has been announced. Coach Raymond Mdaka has named a 21-member team, with notable absentees being Mbekezeli Mbokazi of Orlando Pirates and Shandre Campbell, who turns out for Club Brugge in Belgium. The reigning African champions have been drawn in Group E alongside France,… Continue reading Amajita Squad for the World Cup Announced
African Champions Amajita Announces World Cup Squad
South Africa U20 head coach Raymond Mdaka has announced the preliminary squad for the World Cup. The African champions will be heading to Chile as one of the representatives of the continent. The tournament will run from 27 September to 20 October. South Africa are in Group E and will play France (29 September), New… Continue reading African Champions Amajita Announces World Cup Squad
Bafana Coach Hugo Broos’s Message to Amajita
South Africa’s U20 side, Amajita’s success in the CAF U20 Africa Cup of Nations will stand the group in good stead for the future. Amajita were crowned champions of Africa last weekend after beating Morocco 1-0 in the final played in Cairo, Egypt. All but one in the squad play their football for SA Premier… Continue reading Bafana Coach Hugo Broos’s Message to Amajita
Amajita are Champions of Africa
South Africa’s fairytale run in the CAF U20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has culminated in the team bringing the trophy home. Amajita’s maiden title was achieved through a 1-0 victory over Morocco at the Cairo International Stadium, Egypt, on Sunday. Midfielder Gomolemo Kekana netted the all-important goal in the second stanza. The win is… Continue reading Amajita are Champions of Africa
Amajita Into AFCON Final
The South African U20 side has reached the Africa Cup of Nations final for the first time in 28 years. Led by Raymond Mdaka, Amajita saw off rivals Nigeria 1-0 in their semi-final clash on Thursday at the ongoing tournament in Egypt. Tylon Smith’s 66th-minute header was the difference on the day. Now the stage… Continue reading Amajita Into AFCON Final
South Africa Joins Morocco, Nigeria and Egypt for World Cup
South Africa’s U20 team Amajita has qualified for the FIFA World Cup in Chile later this year, joining African counterparts Morocco, Nigeria and Egypt at the global tournament. The South American nation will host the competition from 27 September to 19 October 2025. This marks Amajita’s fifth World Cup appearance, having previously participated in 1997,… Continue reading South Africa Joins Morocco, Nigeria and Egypt for World Cup