Pretoria, South Africa – (African Boulevard News) – In a thrilling encounter at the OYem Stadium in Gabon, South Africa’s under-17 team, Amajimbos, claimed a crucial Afcon win against Zambia. The match that took place on Wednesday, saw South Africa scoring three goals, while Zambia scored two goals, making it one of the most exciting games of the tournament.
Vicky Mkhawana was the star of the show, scoring two goals in the first half, taking South Africa into the lead. Michael Dokunmu sealed the win with a third goal that came in the second half of the match. Zambia was not ready to concede defeat and responded with two goals of their own, but Amajimbos held on to secure the win.
The win marks the first win for the South African team in the ongoing Afcon tournament, after losing their first match against Senegal. With the victory, South Africa now has three points in Group B, tied with Zambia and Senegal.
Coach Vela Khumalo was ecstatic about the team’s performance, saying they showed resilience and determination to secure the victory. He also praised the team’s collective effort, saying that everyone played their part in the victory.
“We knew that this would be a tough match, so the boys were ready to fight for the win. We are very happy with the result, and we hope to build on this victory in our next game,” said Khumalo.
The victory was also hailed by South African Football Association (SAFA) president, Danny Jordaan, who said that the win was a great boost for the team’s morale and confidence.
“This is a fantastic result for the young boys. They showed great character and determination to win this match. We are very proud of them, and we hope that they can continue to perform at this level,” said Jordaan.
The win sets up an exciting contest for South Africa’s final group game against Cote d’Ivoire, which will take place on Saturday. Amajimbos will be hoping to secure another win to secure their place in the knockout stages of the tournament.
In summary, South Africa’s under-17 team, Amajimbos, claimed a crucial Afcon win against Zambia, with a score of 3-2. Vicky Mkhawana scored two goals, and Michael Dokunmu scored one, taking South Africa to victory. The team’s coach and SAFA’s president both praised the team’s effort, saying that they showed great resilience and determination to secure the win. The victory sets up an exciting encounter for South Africa’s final group game against Cote d’Ivoire.
