Today marks 50 days to the long awaited 2015 FIFA World Cup and Amajimbos will continue with preparations from tonight when they report for yet another weekend camp to finalize all medical tests.
Today marks 50 days to the long awaited 2015 FIFA World Cup and Amajimbos will continue with preparations from tonight when they report for yet another weekend camp to finalize all medical tests.
South Africa are drawn in group E for the World Cup alongside Russia, Korea DPR and Costa Rica and the group stage matches will be played in the City of Concepcion, Chile at Estadio Municipal Ester Roa.
Amajimbos will need to secure first or second spot in the group to progress to the next round of the tournament. With 50 days left before the kick off on 17 October 2015 Amajimbos are psyched up with excitement and insist that they will go to Chile to compete and not just add numbers.
“We are not afraid at the endless possibilities that lie ahead for us; said Captain Nelson Maluleke. We are about to stamp our authority in the world of football and we promise to raise the country’s flag high”.
Coach Molefi Ntseki has announced a preliminary squad that still needs to prove that they are the perfect combination. Amajimbos will have a weekend camp from tonight and their final camp ahead of their departure to Chile will begin of 18 September 2015.
The U17 preliminary squad:
| NO | PLAYER’ NAME | POSITION | CLUB |
| 1. | Mondli Mpoto | Goalkeeper | SuperSport Academy |
| 2. | Sanele Tshabalala | Goalkeeper | Bidvest Wits Academy |
| 3. | Walter Kubheka | Goalkeeper | Mamelodi Sundows Academy |
| 4. | Daniel Meyer | Goalkeeper | Bidvest Wits Academy |
| 5. | Notha Ngcobo | Left Wing Back | Mamelodi Sundowns Academy |
| 6. | Reeve Frosler | Right Wing Back | Bidvest Wits Academy |
| 7. | Keanu Cupido | Central Defender | Diambars Academy |
| 8. | Katlego Mohamme | Central Defender | SuperSport United Academy |
| 9. | Thendo Mukumela | Central Defender | Mamelodi Sundowns Academy |
| 10. | Riyaaz Ismail | Central Defender | Hellenic F.C |
| 11. | Thulani Dhladhla | Central Defender | Harmony Academy |
| 12. | Athenkosi Dlala | Central Midfielder | SuperSport United Academy |
| 13. | Sphephelo Sithole | Central Midfielder | KZN Academy |
| 14. | Wiseman Meyiwa | Attacking Midfielder | Kaizer Chiefs Academy |
| 15. | Sibongakonke Mbatha | Attacking Midfielder | School of Excellence |
| 16. | Tebogo Qinisile | Attacking Midfielder | Roses United |
| 17. | Felix Noge | Left Midfielder | Harmony Academy |
| 18. | Charles Baloyi | Left Midfielder | Platinum Stars Academy |
| 19. | Simon Nqoi | Right Midfielder | SuperSport United Academy |
| 20. | Kobamelo Kodisang | Left Midfielder | Platinum Stars Academy |
| 21. | Nelson Maluleke | Right Midfielder | SuperSport United Academy |
| 22. | Khanyisa Mayo | Striker | SuperSport United Academy |
| 23. | Luvuyo Mkatshana | Striker | Bidvest Wits Academy |
| 24. | Vuyo Mantjie | Striker | Harmony Academy |
| 25. | Dylan Stoffels | Striker | AmaZulu Academy |
| 26. | Edwin Sekhwama | Striker | School of Excellence |