Noordwyk Secondary School proud of pupil who won U20 AFCON with Amajitas: ‘He is extraordinary’
Lazola Maku was part of the squad that made history as the first South African team to win the title.
South African U20 player, Lazola Maku. Photo: Instagram/supersport_unitedfc (screenshot)
702’s John Perlman speaks with Sanjay, a teacher at Noordwyk Secondary School which star Amajitas player, Lazola Maku attends.
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The school in Midrand was abuzz this week after one of its students became a continental champion.
Lazola Maku and his team, the Amajita, lifted the Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations trophy on Sunday (18 May).
The guys made history as the first South African team to win the title, following a 1–0 win over Morocco in the finals.
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The SuperSport United player shone brightly at this year’s tournament, winning Man of the Match when South Africa drew with Zambia to qualify for the quarterfinals.
Sanjay describes him as “aspirational” and “goal-focused”.
“In spite of all the responsibilities that he would have to juggle… he ensures that academically, he is always on par… he's quite extraordinary.”
– Sanjay, teacher – Noordwyk Secondary School
With the young player expected back at school on Wednesday, the celebrations will continue.
“We have something special planned… We will be having a merit assembly to honour this achievement of his and to acknowledge that he will be going to the World Cup as well.”
– Sanjay, teacher – Noordwyk Secondary School
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