The South Africa national women's 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 Bantwana team.
Association | South African Football Association | ||
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Confederation | CAF (Africa) | ||
Sub-confederation | COSAFA | ||
Head coach | Ntombifuthi Khumalo | ||
Home stadium | FNB Stadium | ||
FIFA code | RSA | ||
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First international | |||
Malawi 1–0 South Africa (29 October 2022) | |||
Biggest win | |||
Madagascar 0–8 South Africa | |||
Biggest defeat | |||
Tanzania 7–1 South Africa | |||
CAF African Schools Football Championship | |||
Appearances | 2 (first in 2023) | ||
Best result | Champions (2024) | ||
COSAFA Schools Cup | |||
Appearances | 2 (first in 2022) | ||
Best result | Champions (2022, 2023) | ||
Website | https://www.safa.net/ |
History
editThe team took part in the inaugural CAF African Schools Football Championship in 2023 but failed to qualify for the knockout rounds.[1] Edendale Technical High won the Winter National Schools Sport Championship which secured them a chance to represent South Africa at the 2023 COSAFA Schools Cup. The team won the 2023 COSAFA Schools Cup 3-1 against Botswana to qualify for the 2024 CAF African Schools Football Championship.[2][3]
In the 2024 CAF African Schools Football Championship they were second in group B after 1 win and 2 draws and qualified for the semi-finals against group A winners and defending champions Tanzania.[4] They won their semi-final 1-0 against Tanzania.[5] They went on to face Morocco in the 2024 CAF African Schools Football Championship final and won 5-4 via penalties after the match ended in a 1-1 draw.[6]
Results and fixtures
editThe following is a list of match results the team has played, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.
2024
edit21 May 2024 CAF African Schools Football Championship | 1-1 | Unguja, Zanzibar | ||
09:30 UTC+2 | Stadium: Amaan Stadium |
22 May 2024 CAF African Schools Football Championship | 0-1 | Unguja, Zanzibar | ||
09:30 UTC+2 | Stadium: Amaan Stadium |
22 May 2024 CAF African Schools Football Championship | 0-0 | Unguja, Zanzibar | ||
12:30 UTC+2 | Stadium: Amaan Stadium |
23 May 2024 CAF African Schools Football Championship | 0-1 | Unguja, Zanzibar | ||
19:30 UTC+2 |
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Stadium: Amaan Stadium |
24 May 2024 CAF African Schools Football Championship | 1-1 (4-5 p) | Unguja, Zanzibar | ||
19:30 UTC+2 | Stadium: Amaan Stadium |
2023
editResults from the 2023 COSAFA Schools Cup:[7]
14 December 2023 COSAFA Schools Cup | 0-7 | Harare, Zimbabwe | ||
12:30 UTC+2 | Stadium: Gateway High School (Zimbabwe) |
14 December 2023 COSAFA Schools Cup | 0-3 w/o | Harare, Zimbabwe | ||
15:30 UTC+2 | Stadium: Gateway High School (Zimbabwe) |
15 December 2023 COSAFA Schools Cup | 0-3 | Harare, Zimbabwe | ||
09:00 UTC+2 | Stadium: Gateway High School (Zimbabwe) |
15 December 2023 COSAFA Schools Cup | 8-0 | Harare, Zimbabwe | ||
12:00 UTC+2 | Stadium: Gateway High School (Zimbabwe) |
16 December 2023 COSAFA Schools Cup | 3-1 | Harare, Zimbabwe | ||
11:00 UTC+2 |
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Stadium: Gateway High School (Zimbabwe) |
Current players
editThe following players were called up for the 2024 CAF African Schools Football Championship:[8]
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club
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Alwande MBATHA | {{{goals}}} | |||||
Lethuthando Mthembu | {{{goals}}} | Stellenbosch Women | ||||
Akhona SIMAMANE | {{{goals}}} | Lindelani Ladies | ||||
Nomfundo NZUZA | {{{goals}}} | |||||
Londiwe ZIKALALA | {{{goals}}} | |||||
FW | Katlego Malebane | {{{goals}}} | Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies | |||
Rethabile MOLEFE | {{{goals}}} | |||||
FW | Khwezi Khoza | {{{goals}}} | Durban Ladies | |||
Okuhle SITHOLE | {{{goals}}} | Durban Ladies | ||||
Mpumelelo MAZIBUKO | {{{goals}}} |
Honours
editSee also
edit- Banyana Banyana (South Africa women's national football team)
- Basetsana (South Africa women's national under-20 football team)
- Bantwana (South Africa women's national under-17 football team)
References
edit- ^ "winifrida-gerald-off-to-a-great-goal-scoring-start-at-the-caf-african-schools-ch". winifrida-gerald-off-to-a-great-goal-scoring-start-at-the-caf-african-schools-ch. Retrieved 2024-05-21.
- ^ "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 2024-05-20.
- ^ Munsamy, Selina (2023-12-22). "Edendale Technical Claimed Gold At CAF Schools Qualifiers". gsport4girls. Retrieved 2024-05-20.
- ^ "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 2024-05-23.
- ^ "Finalists decided after intense semis at CAF African Schools Football Championship in Zanzibar". Finalists decided after intense semis at CAF African Schools Football Championship in Zanzibar. Retrieved 2024-05-24.
- ^ "Tanzania, South Africa crowned CAF African Schools Football Champions in Zanzibar". Tanzania, South Africa crowned CAF African Schools Football Champions in Zanzibar. Retrieved 2024-05-25.
- ^ "COSAFA | 2023 SCHOOLS CUP". Retrieved 2024-05-21.
- ^ "SA U15 National Teams arrive in Zanzibar ahead of CAF African Schools Championships - SAFA.net". 2024-05-20. Retrieved 2024-05-20.