SA teams arrive in Zanzibar ahead of CAF African Schools Championships

The South African u15 national boys’ and girls’ teams arrived in Zanzibar on Monday morning, ahead of their participation in the CAF African Schools Championships for a third year in succession.

The Schools Championships will be held from 21-24 May, and the South African sides, after winning the COSAFA title in Zimbabwe in December 2023, have their sights set on lifting the trophies.

Head coach of the girls’ national team, Ntombifuthi Khumalo, expressed her excitement at representing the country for a third consecutive time.

“I believe we have a world class group of players who can dominate youth football on the continent,” she said. “We have had a great week of training and I believe that we will showcase the quality of football we have in South Africa.

“This group is very special, and they keep getting better every day, so we are looking forward to competing in the 2024 CAF African Schools Championships.

“We believe that we can win the tournament and also build a squad that will represent us in the next group of the u17 women’s national team.”

u15 Girls’ Squad

Asanda Ziqubu, Andiswa Zuma, Thando Mokgabudi, Siphumelele Zibula, Alwande Mbatha, Lethuthando Mthembu, Akhona Simamane, Nomfundo Nzuza, Londiwe Zikalala, Katlego Malebane, Rethabile Molefe, Khwezi Khoza, Okuhle Sithole, Mpumelelo Mazibuko

u15 Boys’ Squad

Sabrie Losper, Aidan February, Hayden Booysen, Bomibethu Mangcaka, Callen Robinson, Joshua Langeveldt, Inganathi Simama, Akhanani Hlahatsi, Ishaam Tilling, Jordan Hope, Rhys Ferguson, Someleze Msweli, Connor Fransman, Reece Filande, Cayden Cole Martins, Tristen O’Malley, Jordan Smith