Morocco upset Argentina to win their first ever FIFA U20 World Cup. Yassir Zabiri’s double proved to be the difference in a dramatic decider played in Chile’s capital, Santiago. Morocco is only the second African team to win the competition after Ghana, whom Andre Ayew helped to glory in 2009. Argentina were the overwhelming favourites.… Continue reading Morocco Conquers the World for U20 Title
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Morocco Keeps Africa’s World Cup Dream Alive
North Africans Morocco will feature in the FIFA U20 World Cup for the first time in 20 years after overcoming the United States of America in the quarterfinals played on Sunday. Morocco’s fairytale campaign continued as they proved too strong for the USA in Rancagua, Chile, winning the match 3-1. The last time Morocco reached… Continue reading Morocco Keeps Africa’s World Cup Dream Alive
Morocco on Course for U20 World Cup Title
North African nation Morocco has progressed to the quarterfinals of the FIFA U20 World Cup after a 2-1 triumph over Korea Republic in the early hours of Friday morning in Rancagua, Chile. Morocco remains the only team in the tournament from the continent after South Africa, Nigeria, and Egypt suffered exits. An own goal by… Continue reading Morocco on Course for U20 World Cup Title
South Africa and Nigeria Bow Out of World Cup
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
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
Three African Nations in U20 World Cup Last 16
The African continent will be represented by three nations, including South Africa, in the Round of 16 of the ongoing FIFA U20 World Cup in Chile. Following the conclusion of the group stages on Sunday, SA was joined by Morocco and Nigeria, who also sealed qualification from their respective groups. Amajita, guided by Raymond Mdaka,… Continue reading Three African Nations in U20 World Cup Last 16
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
SAFA Explains Mbokazi and Campbell U20 Omissions
The South African Football Association (SAFA) has opened up and given reasons why certain key players are not part of the squad for the FIFA U20 World Cup. Questions were raised why Orlando Pirates defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi was omitted from the team. “Mbekezeli Mbokazi was not considered as part of an agreement between (Amajita coach)… Continue reading SAFA Explains Mbokazi and Campbell U20 Omissions
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