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Amajimbos gear up for CAF Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations 2026 | COSAFA Qualifiers in Zimbabwe – South African Football Association

11 September 2025 – The South African Under-17 national team will get their CAF Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations 2026 | COSAFA Qualifiers campaign underway when they face Zambia at the Ngoni Mwos Stadium in Zimbabwe on Friday, 12 September 2025. The kick-off in Zimbabwe is at 15h00. Coach Vela Khumalo’s charges were drawn in

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11 September 2025 – The South African Under-17 national team will get their CAF Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations 2026 | COSAFA Qualifiers campaign underway when they face Zambia at the Ngoni Mwos Stadium in Zimbabwe on Friday, 12 September 2025. The kick-off in Zimbabwe is at 15h00.

Coach Vela Khumalo’s charges were drawn in Group B and they will fight it out with regional rivals Zambia, Madagascar, and Malawi. Speaking ahead of their showdown against Zambia, SA coach Vela Khumalo said he was expecting a tough match against the tournament’s defending champions.

“We are looking forward to playing our first game against Zambia, which is going to be a little bit tough for us. But we are ready for Zambia and we hope that we are going to give a good account of ourselves. We have motivated the boys, the technical team is ready to go, and everyone is in a good space. We are looking forward to getting positive results,” said Khumalo.

The regional tournament will serve as the qualifying platform for the CAF Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations 2026, with only the top two teams securing a place in the continental finals. Khumalo said the team will be looking to make a strong statement as they aim for qualification and continuing the legacy of South African youth football on the continental stage

South Africa’s CAF Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations 2026 | COSAFA Qualifiers Fixtures:

Sept 12: Madagascar vs Malawi (12h00, Ngoni Mwos Stadium)
Sept 12: Zambia vs South Africa (15h00, Ngoni Mwos Stadium)
Sept 14: South Africa vs Madagascar (12h00, Hearts Stadium)
Sept 14: Zambia vs Malawi (15h00, Hearts Stadium)
Sept 16: Malawi vs South Africa (12h00, Ngoni Mwos Stadium)
Sept 16: Zambia vs Madagascar (12h00, Hearts Stadium)

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