SEDIBENG. – First it was Banyana-Banyana and now the U/17 Men’s National Team have also been crowned the COSAFA U/17 Tournament Champions.
This happened in the Eastern Cape over the weekend after a 4-2 penalty win over Zambia in the final. This also happens not long after Banyana-Banyana, the senior women’s national soccer team, were also crowned the COSAFA Women’s Champions.
Amajimbos (U/17) Head Coach, Vela Khumalo described this victory as well-deserved.
This means that the SA U/17 Men Team qualifies for the next African U/17 Men Cup of Nations (AFCON).
“It wasn’t easy, taking into consideration that we drew our first game against Malawi but managed to regroup and win our second game against Angola. I’m happy that we have qualified for the AFCON which was our main objective,” said Khumalo.
