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Xaniseka Raymond Mdaka (Coach ) of South Africa ahead of the U20 CAF Africa Cup of Nations match between Egypt and South Africa at Cairo International Stadium on April 27, 2025 in Cairo, Egyp

Amajita overcome challenges to achieve World Cup qualification

Amajita coach Raymond Mdaka is on cloud nine after leading the South African U20 national men’s team to 2025 FIFA U20 World Cup qualification in Egypt.

SAFA technical director Walter Steenbok

Amajita World Cup qualification would show SA technical growth Walter Steenbok

Former South African Football Association (SAFA) Technical Director Walter Steenbok says Amajita qualifying for the U20 FIFA World Cup is very crucial for the future of South African football and the growth of this team.

South Africa national team stands before during a U-20 African Cup of Nations match between Egypt and South African at Cairo Stadium on April 27, 2025 in Cairo, Egypt.

Amajita gear up for pivotal clash with World Cup qualification within reach

South African U20 national team coach Raymond Mdaka says tonight they are playing their most important match in the U20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament, as victory over the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) would see them qualify for the U20 FIFA World Cup.

Siviwe Nkwali, Lazola Maku, Langelihle Phili and Tylon Smith of South Africa ahead of the U20 CAF Africa Cup of Nations match between Egypt and South Africa at Cairo International Stadium on

Siviwe Nkwali opens up on joining progressive and ambitious Stellenbosch FC

South African U20 international Siviwe Nkwali says joining Stellenbosch FC was a no-brainer, given the Premier Soccer League (PSL) top-flight side’s growth in recent seasons.

Amajita squad

Topflight experience, another key driver for Amajita at AFCON U20 - Neo Rapoo

The experience of Amajita players, in the Premier Soccer League (PSL) and also in CAF inter-club competitions, will be another big factor coming to tonight’s crunch encounter against Zambia in the U20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

Xaniseka Raymond Mdaka (Coach ) of South Africa ahead of the U20 CAF Africa Cup of Nations match between Egypt and South Africa at Cairo International Stadium on April 27, 2025 in Cairo, Egyp

Raymond Mdaka sets sights on AFCON quarterfinals in Zambia clash

Amajita coach Raymond Mdaka says finishing top of Group A is his primary target, and he expects his players to carry that through in their crucial COSAFA derby against Zambia.