South Africa U23s held to a draw by Saudi Arabia

South Africa…… (0) 1 Leletu Skelem 56′ Saudi Arabia…… (0) 1 Abdulrahman Ghareeb 77′ 17 November 2020 — South Africa’s National Under-23 side were held to a 1-1 draw by Saudi Arabia following a goal by Abdulrahman Ghareeb, who converted from the...

Lakay working towards an Olympic dream

16 November 2020 ­– The impetus behind Fagrie Lakay’s superb performance at both club and currently at ongoing South Africa’s National Under-23 preparation camp is Saudi Arabia, has been driven by one thing.  And that is, the Cape Town-born pacy midfielder...

South Africa U23s will bounce back — Notoane

South Africa U23s will bounce back — Notoane  15 November 2020 — South Africa’s National Under-23 side will push for a positive result in their second and final friendly match against Saudi Arabia.  This is according to South Africa’s National...

Late goal secures Saudis win over South Africa

South Africa…… (1) 2 Zakhele Lepasa 42, Fagrie Lakay 88 Saudi Arabia….. (1) 3 Ayman Alkhulaif 45+, Nasser Oloran 87, Ramzi Holan 90+ 14 November 2020 — A late goal from Saudi Arabia Under-23’s Ramzi Holan was enough for the home side to steal a win against...

SA U23 arrive safely in Saudi Arabia ahead of two friendlies

11 November 2020 – South Africa’s National Under-23 side has safely arrived in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, ahead of their scheduled two international friendly matches against the hosts.  Those two friendly matches will take place in Saudi Arabia’s capital on 14 and 17...

Notoane names U-23 squad to face Saudi Arabia in two friendlies

5 November 2020 – South Africa’s National Under-23 coach David Notoane has named his 22-man squad that is to play Saudi Arabia’s Under-23s in two international friendly matches scheduled for Riyadh. These matches are part of the u23s preparations leading up to next...