RAYMOND MDAKA

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Amajita end 28 year wait for continental final

Amajita have made history by reaching the Africa Cup of Nations U20 final for the first time in 28 years.

South Africa U20 head coach Raymond Mdaka

With the pressure off, Amajita aim to thrill in the semifinal against Nigeria

With the FIFA U20 World Cup ticket now safely secured, Amajita head coach Raymond Mdaka expects the pressure to be less when they meet Nigeria in the semifinal this evening at 5 pm SA Time.

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.

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.

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.

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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