PICTURES: Amajita heroes bring Under-20 Afcon trophy back to SA
South Africa's Under-20 national football team Amajita return to raucous welcome from local football fans.
U20 South Africa men's national team, nicknamed Amajita, captain Patrick Autata (centre) celebrates at OR Tambo International Airport, 20 May 2025, in Johannesburg, after the team won the CAF U20 African Cup of Nations beating Morocco 1-0 in the finals in Cairo. Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen
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