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Mfundo Vilakazi, Amajita, May 2025Backpagepix
Michael Madyira

South Africa drawn against former winners France in World Cup as Mzansi set sights on first global title after clinching Afcon trophy

SA have learnt about their opponents as they will be making a fifth appearance at this tournament.

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  • SA qualified for the World Cup
  • They have now learnt their opponents
  • That includes ex-champions France
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    WHAT HAPPENED?

    South Africa have been drawn against 2013 world champions France, USA and New Caledonia at the 2025 Fifa Under-20 World Cup.

    They are in Group E at the tournament to be held in Chile from September 27 to October 19.

    Another African representative, Nigeria, are in Group F with Colombia, Saudi Arabia and Norway.

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    THE BIGGER PICTURE

    This is the fifth time for Amajita to qualify for the Under-20 World Cup, having last been there in 2019.

    In the four previous times they have been at this global tournament, they have reached the knockouts just once after making it to the Round of 16 in 2009.

    This is a target that Mdaka and his boys would be pushing to surpass this time around.

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    WHAT NEXT?

    At the World Cup, Mdaka will be hoping to have players who missed the Under-20 Cup Africa of Nations, like Shandre Campbell and Orlando Pirates defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi.

    This is a tournament at which there will be high expectations on Amajita, who arrive as African champions.

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