South Africa national under-15 soccer team
| Association | South African Football Association | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Confederation | CAF (Africa) | ||
| Sub-confederation | COSAFA | ||
| Head coach | Selekedi Thulani Mogale | ||
| Captain | Bokamoso Mokokosi | ||
| Home stadium | FNB Stadium | ||
| FIFA code | RSA | ||
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| First international | |||
| 3–0 Seychelles (Lilongwe, Malawi; 29 October 2022) | |||
| Biggest win | |||
| Angola 0–7 (Harare, Zimbabwe; 14 December 2022) | |||
| Biggest defeat | |||
| 2–4 Ivory Coast (Rabat, Morocco; 12 December 2023) | |||
| CAF African Schools Football Championship | |||
| Appearances | 2 (first in 2023) | ||
| Best result | Runners-Up (2023) | ||
| COSAFA Schools Cup | |||
| Appearances | 2 (first in 2022) | ||
| Best result | Champions (2022, 2023, 2024) | ||
| Website | https://www.safa.net/ | ||
The South Africa national under-15 football team, is a youth football (soccer) team, which represents South Africa and is controlled by the South African Football Association, the governing body for football in South Africa. The team's main objectives is to develop players for the Amajimbos team.[1][2]
History
The pool of players for the team was identified during the SAFA/FIFA Talent Development Scheme (TDS) Tournament and the National Schools Championship.[3]
COSAFA Schools Cup
At the inaugural COSAFA Schools Cup, they won their opening match 3–0 against Ile Perseverance from Seychelles and drew their second match 1–1 against Salima Secondary from Malawi. They won their semi-final 6–0 against Rosinha from Angola. They won the final 1–0 against Salima Secondary from Malawi.[4]
At the 2023 OSAFA Schools Cup, they topped group B with ten points winning 7–0 against Angola, a walkover against Zambia after the Zambians did not pitch for their match, 2–1 against Namibia, and drawing the final group stage match 0–0 with Madagascar to head into the final. They won the final 3–0 via penalties against Malawi after the match ended in a goalless draw.[5]
At the 2024 COSAFA Schools Cup, they topped group B with nine points winning 1–0 against Zimbabwe, 3–0 against Angola, and 4–0 against Eswatini and qualified for the semifinals against group A runners-up Malawi. They won their semi-final 2–1. They went on to win their third consecutive schools cup 4–2 via penalties against Zambia after the match ended in a 1–1 draw.[6]
FIFA Talent Development Scheme
They ended 2023 with a TDS invitation. Their first match was against Ivory Coast, which they lost 4–2.[7] Their second match was held on the 17th of December 2023 against Morocco, which they won 3–1.[8]
CAF African Schools Football Championship
The team took part in the inaugural CAF African Schools Football Championship in 2023 and were runners-up to CS Ben Sekou Sylla from Guinea losing 5–4 via penalties after the match ended in a 1–1 draw.[9]
In the 2024 CAF African Schools Football Championship where they did not make it past the group stage with 1 win and 2 loses.[10]
Results and fixtures
The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.
- Legend
Win Draw Loss Fixture
2024
| 21 May 2024 CAF African Schools Football Championship | South Africa | 3–0 | Libya | Unguja, Zanzibar |
| 09:30 UTC+2 | Stadium: Amaan Stadium |
| 22 May 2024 CAF African Schools Football Championship | Guinea | 1–0 | South Africa | Unguja, Zanzibar |
| 09:30 UTC+2 | Stadium: Amaan Stadium |
| 22 May 2024 CAF African Schools Football Championship | South Africa | 0–1 | Benin | Unguja, Zanzibar |
| 12:30 UTC+2 | Stadium: Amaan Stadium |
| 11 October 2024 COSAFA Schools Cup | South Africa | 1–0 | Zimbabwe | Walvis Bay, Namibia |
| Stadium: Jan Wilken Stadium |
| 11 October 2024 COSAFA Schools Cup | Angola | 0–3 | South Africa | Walvis Bay, Namibia |
| Stadium: Jan Wilken Stadium |
| 12 October 2024 COSAFA Schools Cup | Eswatini | 0–4 | South Africa | Walvis Bay, Namibia |
| 12:00 UTC+2 | Stadium: Jan Wilken Stadium |
| 12 October 2024 COSAFA Schools Cup | Malawi | 1–2 | South Africa | Walvis Bay, Namibia |
| 16:00 UTC+2 | Stadium: Jan Wilken Stadium |
| 13 October 2024 COSAFA Schools Cup | South Africa | 1–1 (4–2 p) | Zambia | Walvis Bay, Namibia |
| 10:00 UTC+2 |
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Stadium: Jan Wilken Stadium |
Current players
The following players were called up for the 2025 CAF African Schools Football Championship:
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GK | Cruze Rheeder | {{{goals}}} | UCT Online | |||
| GK | Emmanuel Manganye | {{{goals}}} | Clapham High School | |||
| DF | Siyabonga Malombo | {{{goals}}} | Clapham High School | |||
| DF | Katlego Mokhubari | {{{goals}}} | Shangri-La Academy | |||
| DF | Nkanyiso Maqhasha | {{{goals}}} | Clapham High School | |||
| DF | Ethan Louw | {{{goals}}} | Curro Bloemfontein | |||
| DF | Uthando Gould | {{{goals}}} | Trinity High School | |||
| DF | Omphemetse Matenji | {{{goals}}} | Clapham High School | |||
| MF | Neo Modisane | {{{goals}}} | Clapham High School | |||
| MF | Aphelele Majola | {{{goals}}} | Clapham High School | |||
| MF | Nkosingiphile Nhlapho | {{{goals}}} | Fedelitas Comprehensive | |||
| MF | Someleze Msweli | {{{goals}}} | Ubuntu Football Academy | |||
| MF | Phumlana Buthelezi | {{{goals}}} | Strauss Secondary School | |||
| MF | Thabang Makoba | {{{goals}}} | Clapham High School | |||
| FW | Kamohelo Mokolokolo | {{{goals}}} | Jeppe College | |||
| FW | Luthando Mkhize | {{{goals}}} | Clapham High School | |||
| FW | Selaelo Moloisi | {{{goals}}} | Thutolori Secondary | |||
| FW | Rhys Ferguson | {{{goals}}} | Ubuntu Football Academy | |||
| FW | Tsheamo Mosana | {{{goals}}} | Waterstone College | |||
| FW | Omphemetse Sekgoto | 0 | {{{goals}}} | Clapham High School |
Honours
- CAF African Schools Football Championship: Runners-up:2023
- COSAFA Schools Cup: 2022, 2023, 2024
See also
- Bafana Bafana (South Africa national football team)
- Amaglug-glug (South Africa national under-23 football team)
- Amajita (South Africa national under-20 football team)
- Amajimbos ((South Africa national under-17 football team)
- Amabinneplaas (South Africa national development football team)
References
- ^ Mothowagae, Daniel. "Safa to establish a new junior national team". City Press. Retrieved 2023-12-26.
- ^ "The role of competitions: Three African nations come together for prototype U15 tournament". FIFA Training Centre. Retrieved 2023-12-24.
- ^ "South African U15 Boys team to participate in Three Nations Tournament - SAFA.net". 2023-11-27. Retrieved 2023-12-24.
- ^ World, Sunday (2022-11-01). "SA schools make Mzansi proud at Cosafa championships". Sunday World. Retrieved 2025-04-03.
- ^ "South Africa get a double victory at CAF African Schools Football Championship COSAFA Qualifiers". South Africa get a double victory at CAF African Schools Football Championship COSAFA Qualifiers. Retrieved 2024-10-13.
- ^ "CAF African Schools Football Championship: A look at the COSAFA Qualifiers' historic moments". CAF African Schools Football Championship: A look at the COSAFA Qualifiers' historic moments. Retrieved 2024-10-13.
- ^ Times, iDiski (2023-12-13). "U15 Game 'A Good Test Of Character'". iDiski Times. Retrieved 2023-12-24.
- ^ Morgan, Brad (2023-12-19). "Goal achieved as SA u15 end 3 Nations tournament with a win". SuperSport Schools Plus. Retrieved 2023-12-24.
- ^ "champions-crowned-at-2022-23-caf-african-schools-football-championship-continent". champions-crowned-at-2022-23-caf-african-schools-football-championship-continent. Retrieved 2025-04-03.
- ^ "Semi-Finalists decided after exciting Day 2 of CAF African Schools Football Championship Finals". Semi-Finalists decided after exciting Day 2 of CAF African Schools Football Championship Finals. Retrieved 2024-10-13.