KZN, Gauteng players dominate SA u15 squads
The South African Football Association (Safa) has named the boys’ and girls’ squads that will represent the country in the 4th edition of the CAF African Schools Championships, which will be hosted by Namibia from 9-12 September.
The announcement comes after the u15 National Championships were successfully held from 9-10 August at Sturrock Park, in Johannesburg.
Gauteng won both the boys’ and girls’ titles. KwaZulu-Natal dominated the tournament but paid the price for wasteful finishing when the titles were on the line, with Gauteng winning both finals by narrow 1-0 margins.
Safa President Dr Danny Jordaan said he was impressed by the emergence of so many talented players as the organisation continues to develop a stronger base.
“Congratulations to all the players that have made the list. This is always such a proud moment because development is the cornerstone of Safa and Vision 2030,” Jordaan said.
“After the South African u15 girls’ national team returned home with continental silverware in May after winning the CAF African Schools Football Championship in Zanzibar, this is a continuation of that journey. Congratulations.”
Safa Technical Director Walter Steenbok said the tournament produced an overwhelming number of emerging players from across the country, adding that the national body was happy with the progress the provinces were making to develop more talent.
“We have selected a group of players that were born in the year 2010, and most of them have natural talent. They will help the county dominate at youth level over the next few years,” Steenbok said.
“We are looking forward to an exciting tournament in Namibia, and hope that we will not only be able to retain the girls’ trophy for a fourth year in a row but also bring the boys’ championship back to South Africa.”
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