Uganda, Burkina Faso, Morocco and Mali have made it through to the last 16 of the FIFA U17 World Cup in Qatar. Uganda continued to defy the odds at their debut World Cup with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Senegal on the weekend. The junior Cranes netted with their first effort of note, as Abubakali… Continue reading Four African Teams in U-17 World Cup Round of 16
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Amajimbos Prepare for Japan Battle
South African Football Association (SAFA) President Danny Jordaan has backed the SA U17 side to come right in the FIFA World Cup in Doha, Qatar. Amajimbos have reached the round of 32 stage and will come up against Japan on Saturday, with kick-off set for 15:30 SA time. Vela Khumalo’s boys managed a win, a… Continue reading Amajimbos Prepare for Japan Battle
Amajimbos Reach U-17 World Cup Knockout Phase
South Africa’s U-17 side, Amajimbos, has made it through to the round of 32 in the ongoing World Cup in Qatar. Eighteen teams have so far made it, with fellow Africans – Zambia, Senegal and Egypt – also securing their spots. Amajimbos went down 3-1 to Italy on Sunday. However, they finished second in Group… Continue reading Amajimbos Reach U-17 World Cup Knockout Phase
Amajimbos Register First-Ever World Cup Win
The South African U17 side, Amajimbos, is off to a great start at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Vela Khumalo’s boys beat Group A opponents Bolivia 3-1 at the Aspire Zone Complex in Doha, Qatar, on Monday despite playing most of the match with 10 players after the sending off of defender Sive Pama… Continue reading Amajimbos Register First-Ever World Cup Win
Amajimbos World Cup Squad Finally Announced
The South African Under-17 men’s national team will depart for Qatar today ahead of the FIFA World Cup. The South African Football Association (SAFA) finally released the squad on Wednesday night, with just four days before their first match. Vela Khumalo’s team is in Group A and will face Bolivia (3 November), hosts Qatar (6… Continue reading Amajimbos World Cup Squad Finally Announced
PSL Referee Chavani Gets World Cup Opportunity
Premier Soccer League (PSL) referee Jelly Chavani is heading to Qatar for the FIFA U17 World Cup. Chavani, 29, will be the sole representative from South Africa among the match officials, which features 27 referees and 54 assistant referees. Chavani, who hails from the Limpopo province, is one of only four African referees for the… Continue reading PSL Referee Chavani Gets World Cup Opportunity
Amajimbos Discover World Cup Opponents
South Africa’s U17 side Amajimbos has been drawn in Group A of the FIFA U17 World Cup. The draw was conducted in Doha, Qatar, on Sunday and the newly-expanded tournament will feature 48 teams. South Africa will face opposition from hosts Qatar, Italy and Bolivia in Group A. They will feature in the global showpiece… Continue reading Amajimbos Discover World Cup Opponents
South Africa’s U17 Soccer Side, Amajimbos Return to the World Stage
For the first time in 10 years, South Africa’s U17 side, Amajimbos, has qualified for the FIFA World Cup to be hosted by Qatar later this year. Amajimbos’ maiden appearance at the global showpiece was at the 2015 FIFA U17 World Cup, which was hosted by Chile, where they were guided by Molefi Ntseki. They… Continue reading South Africa’s U17 Soccer Side, Amajimbos Return to the World Stage