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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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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One footballer’s dream of playing the game at the highest level might have come sooner than he thought – and if his dream materializes, we will soon have yet another star plying his trade in Europe. Known to be a sports-loving nation, South Africa prides itself on having produced some world-class footballers over the years. […]
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