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Amajimbos, South Africa's U17 national team, have announced their squad for the U17 FIFA World Cup. The preparation of our boys is understood to have been a turmoil, with the late announcement of the squad a sign of what's been happening behind the scenes. ALSO READ: SAFA Make Major Kit Announcement...

The draw for the upcoming FIFA U17 World Cup in Qatar took place on Sunday evening, and South Africa found out who their opponents will be. The competition will be played from November 3 until the 27th in the country that hosted the 2022 World Cup. Vela Khumalo's team were...

Even though he was unable to aid South Africa reach the semi-finals, Amajimbos captain Bokamoso Mokokosi was included in the U17 AFCON Group Stage Best XI after a stellar performance in the middle of the park. The 16-year-old Amakhosi youth product was the only South African included in the squad...

Amajimbos crashed out of the CAF U17 Africa Cup of Nations as they lost 3-1 against hosts Morocco in the last eight at the Stade El Bachir in Mohammédia. Morocco were immediately on the front foot with a swift attack straight from kick-off, but the final ball failed to trouble...

South African national men’s U17 head coach Vela Khumalo couldn’t have been happier to see his charges qualify for the 2025 FIFA U17 World Cup, saying it’s mission accomplished. Amajimbos did initially not qualify for the ongoing U17 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco having missed out on the final...

The South African U17 men's squad sealed passage to the U17 FIFA World Cup in Qatar despite a 2-0 defeat to Burkina Faso in their final Group B clash on Sunday evening at Laarbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca. Vela Khumalo's charges needed to avoid defeat against the Burkinabes and had...

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has sent his well wishes to the SA U17 side in their bid to qualify for the U17 FIFA World Cup when they take on Burkina Faso later today. Amajimbos find themselves in a good position to qualify for the World Cup after winning...

Amajimbos maintained their unbeaten start to the U17 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco with a goalless draw against Cameroon this afternoon. After starting Group B with a thrilling 4-3 win over Egypt, they took on two-time U17 AFCON champions Cameroon in a contrasting battle, with Cameroon dominating the game,...

South Africa opened their 2025 U17 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) account with a 4-3 win over Egypt in Group B at the Laarbi Zaouili Stadium in Casablanca on Monday evening. South Africa took an early lead in the opening seconds through Simphiwe Mlondo from an Emile Witbooi assist. The...

Amajimbos coach Vela Khumalo has announced his final 20-man squad for the U17 Africa Cup of Nations. SA's U17 side have been pitted in Group B alongside Burkina Faso, UNIFAC1* and Egypt for the tournament that kicks off on 30 March and runs until 19 April. ALSO READ: Amajimbos Learn U17...