South Africa’s hopes at the FIFA U17 World Cup came to an abrupt halt in Doha after a tough 3-0 defeat to Japan. For many young players, the moment was heartbreaking. For Amajimbos standout Emile Witbooi, it was a hard but necessary lesson in what separates a good team from a world-class one. A Sobering […]
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South Africa’s U17s are stepping into uncharted territory, and coach Vela Khumalo believes they’re ready to make history. Amajimbos have reached the knockout phase of a FIFA World Cup in Qatar for the first time ever, and on Saturday they’ll face Japan in a last-16 clash that has the country buzzing with anticipation. A New […]
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South African Football’s Golden Era Is Here After years of heartbreak, rebuilding and missed opportunities, South African football is finally having its moment. From Bafana Bafana’s World Cup qualification to Banyana Banyana’s continental dominance and the youth teams’ historic World Cup runs, it feels like the game is thriving again — not just in spirit, […]
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Amajimbos Make History On The Global Stage South Africa’s U17 national team, affectionately known as the Amajimbos, have made history by qualifying for the knockout stages of the 2025 FIFA U17 World Cup for the first time. Even though they fell 3-1 to Italy in their final group-stage match, the team’s earlier performances and fighting […]
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South Africa’s under-17 national team, the Amajimbos, showed heart and resilience as they fought back from an early setback to draw 1-1 with hosts Qatar in their second Group A clash at the 2025 FIFA U17 World Cup on Thursday. The result means coach Vela Khumalo’s side are now on the verge of qualifying for […]
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