Mdaka backs Amajita to compete without Mbokazi at Afcon

Mdaka backs Amajita to compete without Mbokazi at Afcon

Smith On Losing CB Partner Mbokazi For U20 AFCON

Amajita defender Tylon Smith has opened up on the withdrawal of Mbekezeli Mbokazi as part of their defence for the U20 Africa Cup of Nations. Mbokazi, 19, has been a key figure for the squad that has been built over the past year but has emerged as a key figure in the Orlando Pirates senior team since being promoted from the DStv Diski Challenge squad. He’s started nine successive games since making his senior debut against Chippa United in Marc…

Amajita jet off to Egypt for U20 Afcon in pursuit of World Cup dream

The moment of truth for the SA U20 men’s national team and coach Raymond Mdaka has arrived as they will be jetting off to Egypt on Wednesday ahead of the U20 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon). South Africa will open their account against hosts Egypt at the Cairo International Stadium on Sunday. The game will kick off at 8pm (SA time). Amajita have been drawn in Group A alongside Zambia, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, and Egypt. Mdaka spoke to the media aft…

Amajita Finalize AFCON Squad Amid Injury Setbacks and Club Withdrawals

South Africa’s U20 men’s national team, known as Amajita, is set to embark on their campaign at the 2025 U20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Egypt, scheduled from 27 April to 18 May 2025. Head coach Raymond Mdaka has announced the final 21-player squad, addressing recent injury concerns and club-related withdrawals.​ Notably absent from the lineup is Siyabonga Mabena, sidelined due to injury. Additionally, Shandre Campbell will not participate …

SA U20 coach Mdaka gives an update on his AFCON-bound squad

22 April 2025 – South African U20 men’s national team coach Raymond Mdaka has given an update on his squad ahead of their departure to the 2025 U20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) this month. The biennial African international youth football tournament will be held in Egypt from 27 April – 18 May 2025 and Senegal are the defending champions. The South Africans have been drawn in Group A against hosts Egypt, Zambia, Sierra Leone and Tanzania. Mdaka…