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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.

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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.

Tylon Smith

Tylon Smith shines bright in Amajita’s statement win at AFCON U20

Tylon Smith believes a disciplined and composed approach was key in driving Amajita to a convincing 4-1 win over Sierra Leone, in their third AFCON U20 game last night.

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, Egypt.

Amajita keep feet on the ground after Sierra Leone triumph at AFCON U20

Amajita head coach Raymond Mdaka is not getting carried away by his team’s emphatic 4-1 win over AFCON U20 Group A leaders Sierra Leone, at the Suez Canal stadium in Ismailia, last night.

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