CAN U 20 years - Group A: presentation, squad, and schedule of South Africa

South Africa is advanced as one of the traditional favorites for the ultimate victory in the Africa Cup of Nations U 20 years.

Presentation of South Africa

The Amajita are still chasing their first title in this flagship junior competition in Africa. Their best performance in the CAN U 20 years was finishing in second place in the 1997 edition behind Morocco.

The selected players

Goalkeepers: Fletcher Lowe-Smythe, Takalani Mazhamba, and Kgoleng Ratisani.

Defenders: Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Gopolang Taunyana, Tylon Smith, Sifiso Timba, Asekho Tiwani, Siviwe Nkwali, and Neo Rapoo.

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Midfielders: Gomolemo Kekana, Patrick Autata, Lazola Maku, Mfundo Vilakazi, Daiz Abrahams, Langelihle Phili, Shakeel April, and Kutlwano Letlhaku.

Forwards: Jody Ahshene, Thabang Mahlangu, and Kgomotso Modiba.

The schedule in the CAN U 20 years

April 27: South Africa vs Egypt

April 30: South Africa vs Tanzania

May 6: South Africa vs Sierra-Leone

May 9: South Africa vs Zambia

Imed Ben Amara |

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Imed Ben Amara - bilingual sports writer and web editor with experience in football content creation. Since 2021, he has contributed to Foot Africa, providing news coverage and analysis.