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Raymond Mdaka, coach of South Africa during the Men's U20 International Friendly match between South Africa and Botswana at UJ Soweto Stadium on March 25, 2025 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Amajita head off to the U20 AFCON in Egypt

Amajita coach Raymond Mdaka is confident that the team is ready for the U20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as they head to Egypt tonight.

SA U20 defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi

Raymond Mdaka admits uncertainty over key U20 AFCON players

South Africa men’s U20 coach Raymond Mdaka says he will only know what his final squad for the Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt looks like when they assemble on Sunday.

South Africa U20 head coach Raymond Mdaka

Raymond Mdaka optimistic over release of players for U20 AFCON

As the preparations for the U20 Africa Cup of Nations start to ramp up, Amajita head coach Raymond Mdaka says the process of negotiations with clubs to release players for the tournament is underway.

Mbekezeli Mbokazi of Orlando Pirates. during the Betway Premiership match between Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns at FNB Stadium on March 16, 2025 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Raymond Mdaka’s great admiration for Mbekezeli Mbokazi’s talent

Amajita coach Raymond Mdaka is not surprised by Orlando Pirates teenage defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi’s rise in the Premier Soccer League (PSL) Premier Division.

Amajita celebrate after winning the COSAFA U20 Championship

Amajita tactical discipline credited for COSAFA U20 title

Amajita lifted their first COSAFA U20 Championship crown in four years after finishing the tournament unbeaten and keeping five clean sheets in all five matches.

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High praise for Amajita players after AFCON U20 qualification

Amajita head coach Raymond Mdaka says the players deserve all the credit for the team’s qualification to the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) U20 tournament next year.