South Africa's national team Amajimbos qualify for FIFA Under-17 World Cup

947’s Robert Marawa speaks to U17 National Head Coach Vela Khumalo.

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Despite a tough 2–0 defeat to Burkina Faso on Sunday (6 April), South Africa’s national team has qualified for the FIFA Under-17 World Cup.

The Amajimbos finished second in Group B, behind Burkina Faso. 

Khumalo says the team is proud of its achievement but much work needs to be done to prepare for the tournament. 

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“We started this project three years ago and it worked out well and we have accomplished what we wanted to accomplish… I want to say thank you very much and thank you to the South Africans for their support.” 

– Vela Khumalo, Head Coach - Amajimbos

"I am super proud! I am happy we made it… because it was difficult for the boys..."

– Vela Khumalo, Head Coach - Amajimbos

The FIFA Under-17 World Cup kicks off in Qatar on 3 November. 

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