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The Herald
7 days ago
- General
- The Herald
Amajita hero Kekana praises teamwork for goal that won SA the U-20 Afcon
Amajita's U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) final hero Gomolemo Kekana, 18, is in no rush to play top-flight football, insisting he's still developing. He said his focus is on trying to return to his best shape after a long layoff last year. Kekana is on the books of Mamelodi Sundowns' DStv Diski Challenge team and has trained with the senior Brazilians on a few occasions. He engraved his name in South African football folklore by scoring the goal that saw Amajita beat Morocco 1-0 in the U-20 Afcon final in Cairo this month. 'God's timing is forever perfect, so I won't rush the process,' Kekana said. 'I am trusting the process without putting pressure on myself to say now I must play for the first team. 'I will continue to work hard and it's up to the coaches to decide whether to promote me. I am not in a rush. I've come from a long-term injury last year, so my focus is to accumulate as many minutes as I can to return to my best shape.'
TimesLIVE
7 days ago
- Sport
- TimesLIVE
Amajita hero Kekana praises teamwork for goal that won SA the U-20 Afcon
Amajita's U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) final hero Gomolemo Kekana, 18, is in no rush to play top-flight football, insisting he's still developing. He said his focus is on trying to return to his best shape after a long layoff last year. Kekana is on the books of Mamelodi Sundowns' DStv Diski Challenge team and has trained with the senior Brazilians on a few occasions. He engraved his name in South African football folklore by scoring the goal that saw Amajita beat Morocco 1-0 in the U-20 Afcon final in Cairo this month. 'God's timing is forever perfect, so I won't rush the process,' Kekana said. 'I am trusting the process without putting pressure on myself to say now I must play for the first team. 'I will continue to work hard and it's up to the coaches to decide whether to promote me. I am not in a rush. I've come from a long-term injury last year, so my focus is to accumulate as many minutes as I can to return to my best shape.'
The Citizen
26-05-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
Sport update: It's quarter-finals week in the URC
Three South African teams, the Bulls, Sharks and Stormers, are all in action in the United Rugby Championship quarter-finals this weekend. The Sharks are in action at home in the URC quarter-finals this weekend. Picture: Steve Haag Sports/Gallo Images Having had a week off because of the Europe-based Champions and Challenge Cup finals, the Bulls, Sharks and Stormers from South Africa are back in action this weekend when the United Rugby Championship quarter-finals are contested. The Stormers are in action on Friday night at 8.35pm against the defending champions, the Glasgow Warriors. On Saturday, the Bulls take on Edinburgh at 1:30pm at Loftus, and the Sharks host Munster at 6.30pm in Durban. The other quarter-final is between Leinster and Scarlets at 4pm in Dublin on Saturday. Who will the coaches pick to play this weekend? Keep an eye on The Citizen, both in print and online, this week for all the latest quarter-final news. We'll also keep you up to date with all the Comrades news, ahead of the Down run next weekend, as well as everything you need to know about the World Test Championship final between South Africa and Australia in the middle of June. ALSO READ: WATCH: 'No team is playing the football that we are playing' – Victorious Amajita return home
IOL News
25-05-2025
- Sport
- IOL News
Stellenbosch FC beef up their 2025/26 squad with Amajita star, confirms coach Steve Barker
Amajita star Siviwe Nkwali is on his way to Stellenbosch FC next season. Picture: BackpagePix Image: BackpagePix Stellenbosch FC coach Steve Barker is proud of his team's achievements in the 2024/25 season, but is not resting on his laurels after his team ensured qualification for the CAF Confederation Cup again. Stellies claimed third place in the Betway Premiership for the second successive season after their goalless draw in the Western Cape derby against Cape Town City to conclude yet another highly successful campaign for the Winelands club. But Barker is already looking ahead to the 2025/26 season in order for his team to stay ahead of the chasing pack with the confirmation of new signings of U20 Afcon winner Siviwe Nkwali and MFC top goalscorer Muzomuhle Khanyi. 'I think at the end of the day third was our objective, and we finished in third position,' Barker said. 'I think it's a massive achievement after having played as many games and what we achieved on the continent to also then show the consistency in the league and finish third is really credit must go to the players. Back where we belong now 🌍 See you again next season, @CAFCLCC 👋 — Stellenbosch FC (@StellenboschFC) May 24, 2025 Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ 'They've just been incredible this whole season. It's one of the group of players that I've been the most proudest of coaching, just their resilience, their grit, their determination… 'But, yes, we are a team that is proactive. We are in the market to beef up where we feel we need to, so yeah we are definitely being really active and behind the scenes. 'Sometimes these things just take a little bit of time and one or two things happen before you can make one or two of your final decisions. 'But as you may have seen in the news recently, we have signed already, well it was done in January … Nkwali from Cape Town Spurs and Muzi from Hungry Lions,' he said. Stellies' success has often come at a price though the last few seasons with major players such as Ashley du Preez, Jayden Adams, Junior Mendietta, Zitha Kwinika and Iqraam Rayners moving on to the one of the big three clubs in Johannesburg. Barker is resigned to losing influential midfielder Sihle Nduli with the veteran coach handing the captain's armband to the former TS Galaxy midfielder last Saturday against City as a farewell present.
The Citizen
25-05-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
From Bracken High to AFCON glory
Patrick Autata (20), a former learner of Bracken High School, has made the entire greater Alberton area proud by captaining the South African U20 football team to a historic win against Morocco in the Africa Cup of Nations( AFCON) tournament. On May 18, Autata led his team, Amajita, to a 1-0 victory over Morocco at the Cairo Stadium in Egypt. Patrick Autata grew up in Brackenhurst and matriculated at Bracken High in 2023. His passion for football grew as he played on the streets of his neighbourhood. 'I grew up playing street football; my friends and I would place bricks in the road; those were our goalposts, and we would develop our skills. All South African boys of all races do this growing up if they love football. I represent all those boys,' said Autata. The remarkable achievement of winning the tournament marks the first time South Africa has won the U20 AFCON title, and it's a testament to Autata's exceptional leadership skills and sportsmanship. 'This is a collective achievement. We did it as a team. Every player used their skill to help the team. We could not have done this without one another,' said Autata. Before joining Bracken High School, Autata attended Glenview Primary, where he excelled in sports. During his time at Bracken High, he represented the school at the highest levels in rugby and soccer, showcasing his versatility and talent. Autata has been making waves in South Africa football, and his future looks bright. Autata's humility and dedication to his craft have earned him recognition as a great ambassador for young football players in the Alberton area. Interestingly, Autata has also been making a name for himself in the football world, having reportedly signed with Cape Town City FC. The 20-year-old midfielder's dominant performances for TS Galaxy's U19 in the Gauteng Development League team and DStv Diski Challenge side caught the attention of the Citizen, who anticipates that his leadership and midfield prowess will be valuable assets in their pursuit of the DDC league title. As Amajita prepares to represent South Africa and the African continent at the U20 World Cup later this year, Autata and his team are surely riding high on the momentum of their AFCON win. With their historic win, they've proven that South African football is on the rise, and fans can't wait to see what's next for these talented young players. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
