15 August 2024 – The South African U17 Men’s National Team is looking forward to hosting Lesotho in two international friendly matches to be played in Johannesburg on Friday, 16 August 2024 and on Sunday 18 August 2024.
This will be the first time Amajimbos host another nation in recent months after participating in away tournaments and international friendlies in Morocco and Colombia this year.
Coach Vela Khumalo is eager to see what the new pool of players will bring to the field and is hoping to work on new combinations as Amajimbos continue their preparations for the 2024 COSAFA U17 Championships, which will be held in December 2024.
“It is always exciting to play at home, and we really wish the supporters come out in numbers and rally behind this talented team. We have had tournaments outside of the country, and it will be nice to have our fans cheering for us,” said Khumalo.
“We have had a great week of training with a rather big group of players, but this is nothing new especially at this level because we want to have a look at as many players as possible. One thing though, this country does not lack talent, and we have that in abundance with this group.
“Going into the two matches against Lesotho, we will be looking to try out new combinations and see how the new players adapt to what we have been working on this week. We want to give more players international caps at junior level because this is one of our main objectives, and this is to give them international experience before going to the big tournaments.
“We will also be looking to strengthen our attack and defense and ensure that all the players understand what it is to play for the badge.”
Khumalo said they are looking forward to hosting Lesotho and the coach thanked the visitors for honouring the invite.
Amajimbos will play their two international friendly matches at the UJ Soweto Stadium. The first match will be played at 3pm on Friday, 16 August 2024, with the second match on Sunday, 18 August 2024.
Both matches will be broadcast live on the SAFA Facebook page, and entry is free to the public to come and witness stars in the making.
| # | SURNAME | NAME | TEAM |
| 1 | PAMA | Sive Athenkosi | Cape Town City |
| 2 | LESHILO | Bokang | Mamelodi Sundowns |
| 3 | MARELETSE | Kamohelo | Mamelodi Sundowns |
| 4 | GARCIA | Ethan | Joburg City |
| 5 | BOHLOKO | Neo | Kaizer Chiefs |
| 6 | HOLDEN | Luke | Mamelodi Sundowns |
| 7 | MCHUNU | Ziyanda | Kaizer Chiefs |
| 8 | STEVENS | Selwyn | Mamelodi Sundowns |
| 9 | MOKOKOSI | Bokamoso | Kaizer Chiefs |
| 10 | MZIMELA | Khayalethu | British Football Academy |
| 11 | BOOYSEN | Hayden | Ubuntu FC |
| 12 | MGOQI | Anovuyo | Cape Town City |
| 13 | WITBOOI | Emile | Cape Town City |
| 14 | DA SILVA | Paulo | University of Pretoria |
| 15 | MHLONGO | Obama | Amazulu |
| 16 | LONZI | Sivuziwe | Ubuntu FC |
| 17 | MADONDO | Ayanda | KZN Academy |
| 18 | DLEKEDLA | Abulele | Cape Town City |
| 19 | Keabetswe | Morake | Kaizer Chiefs |
| 20 | Omphemetse S | Sekgotho | Mamelodi Sundowns |
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21 |
Tebogo |
Mhlangeni |
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| 22 | Nthando | Mazibuko | TS Galalxy |
| 23 | Lebohang | Mswane | Mamelodi Sundowns |