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Amajita

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.

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 pair catch the eye of KRC Genk scout at AFCON U20

Belgian Jupiler Pro League side KRC Genk has become the first team to admit its admiration for South African young talent following the exploits of Amajita at the U20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament currently underway in Egypt.

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.

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