2018 MOPANI COPPER MINES COSAFA U-20 CHAMPIONSHIP DATE DECEMBER 2018 STADIUMS NKANA STADIUM, KITWE SHINDE STADIUM, MUFULIRA

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1 AMAJITA COME SHOW YOUR L VE 2018 MOPANI COPPER MINES COSAFA U-20 CHAMPIONSHIP DATE DECEMBER 2018 STADIUMS NKANA STADIUM, KITWE & CITIES SHINDE STADIUM, MUFULIRA HOST ZAMBIA MEDIA GUIDE SOUTH AFRICA MEN'S U-20 NATIONAL TEAM

2 TOURNAMENT MATCH SCHEDULE Zambia Malawi Congo DRC Mozambique GROUP A: 02/12/ :00 Malawi vs Mozambique Nkana Stadium, Kitwe 02/12/ :00 Zambia vs Congo DRC Nkana Stadium, Kitwe 05/12/ :00 Congo DRC vs Mozambique Shinde Stadium, Mufulira 05/12/ :30 Malawi vs Zambia Nkana Stadium, Kitwe 08/12/ :30 Zambia vs Mozambique Nkana Stadium, Kitwe 08/12/ :30 Malawi vs Congo DRC Shinde Stadium, Mufulira South Africa Namibia Mauritius eswatini GROUP B: 03/12/ :00 Namibia vs eswatini Shinde Stadium, Mufulira 03/12/ :30 South Africa vs Mauritius Nkana Stadium, Kitwe 06/12/ :00 Mauritius vs eswatini Shinde Stadium, Mufulira 06/12/ :30 Namibia vs South Africa Nkana Stadium, Kitwe 08/12/ :00 South Africa vs eswatini Nkana Stadium, Kitwe 08/12/ :00 Namibia vs Mauritius Shinde Stadium, Mufulira Lesotho Zimbabwe Angola Botswana GROUP C: 02/12/ :00 Lesotho vs Angola Shinde Stadium, Mufulira 03/12/ :00 Zimbabwe vs Botswana Nkana Stadium, Kitwe 05/12/ :00 Zimbabwe vs Lesotho Nkana Stadium, Kitwe 06/12/ :00 Angola vs Botswana Nkana Stadium, Kitwe 09/12/ :30 Zimbabwe vs Angola Nkana Stadium, Kitwe 09/12/ :30 Lesotho vs Botswana Shinde Stadium, Mufulira The top team in each Group advances to the Semi-finals, along with the best second-placed side. SEMI-FINALS, 3 rd /4 th PLACE PLAY-OFF and FINAL 11/12/ :00 Winner B vs Best 2 nd Nkana Stadium, Kitwe 11/12/ :30 Winner A vs Winner C Nkana Stadium, Kitwe 14/12/ :00 3 rd /4 th Place Play-off Nkana Stadium, Kitwe 14/12/ :30 Final Nkana Stadium, Kitwe 14/12/2018 PRIZEGIVING CEREMONY FOLLOWS IMMEDIATELY AFTER FINAL WHISTLE MESSAGE FROM DR DANNY JORDAAN President of the South African Football Association Our Men's U-20 National Team arrives here in Zambia as defending champions of the COSAFA Championship. What a great end to the year it would be if Amajita could retain this title and emulate the Women's Senior National Team, Banyana Banyana, who successfully defended their regional title earlier this year. Coach Thabo Senong will use this opportunity to finalise his team that will take part in the CAF U-20 AFCON in Niger from February The top four teams of that tournament will qualify for the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Poland as the CAF representatives. Amajita qualified for the last FIFA U-20 World Cup in Korea Republic and we are hopeful that they have what it takes to do well in Niger, but we need to first negotiate this journey in Zambia. The squad has always performed well in CAF competitions and has used this regional tournament as the springboard for their success. In 25 years of participation in this COSAFA tournament, South Africa has lifted this title seven times and been runners-up on four occasions. Only Zambia has bettered us with 10 trophies over 35 years and Zimbabwe is hot on our heels with six crowns; such is the very fierce, competitive nature of this regional competition. The U-20s have always had a love of competing in Zambia and this time around the team looks more organised and eager to emulate the likes of Banyana Banyana and Bantwana who have really caught the imagination of the world football this year. Thank you to BURGER KING for furthering Amajita on their journeys. MESSAGE FROM MR THABO SENONG Head Coach of Amajita, the Men s U-20 National Team We are once again excited to have been invited to participate in the 2018 COSAFA U-20 Championship in Zambia. The event helps us to fast track the development of players in our region and it is a good international platform for some promising youngsters. We are very happy to return to the wonderful people of Zambia and their beautiful country which I regard as my second home. SAFA President Dr Danny Jordaan is the brain behind our Vision 2022 and we view all COSAFA Championships as a means to an end in achieving the goals of this plan. We have qualified for the CAF U-20 AFCON Niger 2019 and we are the only COSAFA team participating in that continental tournament next February. I'm happy that we can use this COSAFA tournament as a foundation for sound preparation and further excellence. To Amajita's sponsor BURGER KING, I thank you for everything you have made possible for myself and this team over the last three years. On your watch we are the defending champions here and we shall be aiming for a second consecutive FIFA U-20 World Cup appearance in Poland next May with a top four finish in Niger. To all the coaches, I wish to express my gratitude for your passion and commitment to youth development. Good luck to each of your teams. Finally, let me express my gratitude to the tournament organisers, sponsors and the hosts for their continued support.

3 MESSAGE FROM DR HASSEN ADAMS Executive Chairman of BURGER KING South Africa When BURGER KING opened its doors in South Africa in 2013 the company knew it wanted to be more than just a quick service restaurant we wanted to find ways to uplift the community, with specific focus on youth development. NELSON MANDELA COME SHOW YOUR L VE ALBERTINA SISULU BURGER KING SA saw the opportunity to partner with the South Africa Football Association (SAFA) and to invest in the young men who represent the nation on the football field. Football is more than a game it is a vehicle which drives social cohesion, uplifts communities and unites our nation. Our aim was to develop football in South Africa, as well as to support the future of Bafana Bafana by investing in the U-17 Amajita players on their journey towards realising Vision In the last few years we have seen these young men grow into professionals with the potential to realise their dreams. Our relationship with SAFA has been a very rewarding one and I look forward to seeing what the next few months and years have in store for South African football. The year 2019 commences with Amajita's participation in the CAF U-20 AFCON in Niger and a World Cup in Poland beckons in May. I believe that the possibility of flying our flag on the global stage is well within reach. Last year's defending COSAFA U-20 Champions Amajita defeated Mauritius (2 0), Mozambique (1 0) and Egypt (2 1) in the group matches, Egypt (1 0) in the semi-final and Lesotho (2 1) in the final. 2018: THE CENTENARY of MADIBA & MAMA ALBERTINA'S BIRTHDAYS

4 Buhle DAMANE Position: GOALKEEPER DOB: 09 February 2000 Vitoria Setubal (Portugal) Primeira Liga Khulekani KUBHEKA Position: GOALKEEPER DOB: 07 January 1999 Nickname: Khule Caps: U20 7, U17 3 Cape Umoya FC (SA) Kopano THUNTSANE Position: GOALKEEPER DOB: 30 October 1999 Nickname: Joro Orlando Pirates FC (SA) ABC Motsepe League/MultiChoice Diski Kgomotso CHIWAYO DOB: 09 May 1999 Nickname: KG AmaTuks Keenan ABRAHAMS DOB: 27 May 1999 Nickname: Ramos Caps: U20 2 Ajax Cape Town FC (SA) PLAYER PROFILES Givemore KHUPE DOB: 20 December 1999 Nickname: Viera Caps: U20 8 Province: Mpumalanga Cape Umoya FC (SA) Luke LE ROUX DOB: 10 March 2000 Caps: U20 3, U17 17 Goals: U20 0, U17 2 SuperSport United FC (SA) MultiChoice Diski Njabulo BLOM DOB: 11 December 1999 Nickname: Stopper Caps: U20 5 Kaizer Chiefs FC (SA) MultiChoice Diski Duncan ADONIS DOB: 20 June 1999 Caps: U20 9 Goals: U20 0 Ubuntu FC (SA) Malebogo MODISE Nickname: Bale DOB: 06 February 1999 Caps: Senior 1, U20 8, U17 10 Province: North West Mamelodi Sundowns FC (SA) Nkosingiphile NGCOBO DOB: 16 November 1999 Nickname: Mshini Caps: U20 17 Goals: U20 2 Kaizer Chiefs FC (SA) MultiChoice Diski Mfan fikile DLAMINI DOB: 26 February 1999 Nickname: Phila Lamontville Golden Arrows FC (SA) MultiChoice Diski Solly KHUNYEDI DOB: 02 August 2000 Bidvest Wits FC (SA) Siphesihle MKHIZE DOB: 05 February 1999 Nickname: Busquets Caps: U20 6 M Tigers FC (SA) Fezile GCABA DOB: 03 March 1999 Orlando Pirates FC (SA) Lesley MANYANE Tashreeq MATTHEWS Thabiso MONYANE Lyle FOSTER Promise MKHUMA Position: WARD Position: WARD Position: WARD DOB: 19 September 2001 DOB: 12 September 2000 DOB: 30 April 2000 DOB: 03 September 2000 DOB: 24 May 2000 Caps: U20 2 Nickname: Vrapha Caps: U20 10, U17 5 Nickname: Mkhuthuzi Goals: U20 1 Caps: U20 2, U17 7 Goals: U20 7, U17 1 Caps: U20 4 Goals: U20 1, U17 1 Goals: U20 1 Bidvest Wits FC (SA) Borussia Dortmund Orlando Pirates FC Mamelodi MultiChoice Diski U-19 FC (Germany) Bundesliga Orlando Pirates FC (SA) Premier Soccer League Sundowns FC (SA) MultiChoice Diski All info correct at time of going to print.

5 CAF U-20 AFCON NIGER 2019 Qualifier: 2 nd Round, 1 st Leg 1. Date and Venue: 12 May 2018 Estádio do Ferroviário, Beira, MOZAMBIQUE Scorers: Kevin Cumbane 82 ; Tashreeq Matthews 60' Caution: Lyle Foster 67 Referees: Messie Mvoutou, 1 st Ass.: Styven Moyo, 2 nd Ass.: Yamba Gildas, 4 th Official: Fitial Kokolo (all DR Congo). MOZ: MOZAMBIQUE 1 1 SOUTH AFRICA (0 0) Julio Matavele (GK), Rui Gimo, Belarmino Manhice, Martinho Thauzene, Jeremias Nhambire, Geny Catamo, Shelton Benjamin, Leonel Carmelo, Abel Nhamtumbo, Kamo-Kamo Cumbane (C), Gracio Pestana. Coach: Abel Xavier (MOZ/POR). Khulekani Kubheka (GK) (C), Njabulo Blom, Siphesihle Mkhize, Brendon Moloisane, Givemore Khupe, Malebogo Modise, Tashreeq Matthews, Nkosingiphile Ngcobo (Duncan Adonis), Wiseman Meyiwa, Kobamelo Kodisang, Lyle Foster. Coach: Thabo Senong (RSA). Amajita received a bye in the First Round of Qualifiers. CAF U-20 AFCON NIGER 2019 Qualifier: 2 nd Round, 2 nd Leg 2. Date and Venue: 20 May 2018 Moruleng Stadium, North West Province, SOUTH AFRICA Scorers: Wiseman Meyiwa 9', Lyle Foster 32', 66 Caution: Brendon Moloisane 4, Malebogo Modise 82 ; Belarmino Manhice 37', Jeremias Nhambire 85 Referees: Mfaume Ali Nassoro, 1 st Ass.: Ferdinand Chacha, 2 nd Ass.: Salim Mkono Mohamed (Tanzania) SOUTH AFRICA 0 3 MOZAMBIQUE (2 0) SA advanced 4 1 on aggregate MOZ: Khulekani Kubheka (GK) (C), Njabulo Blom, Siphesihle Mkhize, Brendon Molisane, Givemore Khupe, Malebogo Modise, Tashreeq Matthews, Nkosingiphile Ngcobo, Wiseman Meyiwa, Kobamelo Kodisang, Lyle Foster. Coach: Thabo Senong (RSA). Julio Matavele (GK), Rui Gimo, Belarmino Manhice, Martinho Thauzene, Jeremias Nhambire, Geny Catamo, Shelton Benjamin (Ali Zacarias 70'), Luis Sitoe, Abel Nhamtumbo, Kamo-Kamo Cumbane (C), Adamo Alifa. Coach: Abel Xavier (MOZ/POR). CAF U-20 AFCON NIGER 2019 Qualifier: 3 rd Round, 1 st Leg 4. Date and Venue: 15 July 2018 Moruleng Stadium, North West Province, SOUTH AFRICA Referees: SOUTH AFRICA 0 0 MALAWI MAL: Celso Alvacao, 1 st Ass.: Teofilo Paulo Mungoi, 2 nd Ass.: Venestancio Cossa (Mozambique) Khulekani Kubheka (GK) (C), Sbusiso Mabiliso, Siphesihle Mkhize, Brendon Moloisane, Givemore Khupe, Njabulo Blom, Lyle Foster, Wiseman Meyiwa, Promise Mkhuma, Kobamelo Kodisang (Khanyisile Mayo 65'), Duncan Adonis (Nkosingiphile Ngcobo 65'). Coach: Thabo Senong (RSA). Charles Thom (GK) (C), Hadji Wali, Charles Petro, Kelvin Kadzinje, Timothy Silwimba, Josephy Balakasi, Chinsinsi Maonga, Auspicious Kadzongola, David Daudi, Peter Banda, Andrew Malisero. Coach: Meck Mwase (MWI). CAF U-20 AFCON NIGER 2019 Qualifier: 3 rd Round, 2 nd Leg 5. Date and Venue: 21 July 2018 Kamuzu Stadium, Blantyre, MALAWI MALAWI 0 2 SOUTH AFRICA (0 1) SA advanced 2 0 on aggregate Scorers: Kobamelo Kodisang 14, Thabiso Monyane 84 Caution: Lyle Foster 43 Referees: Messie Jessie Oved Nkounkou Mvoutou, 1 st Ass.: Styven Danek Moutsassi Moyo, 2 nd Ass.: Yamba Armand Gildas (Congo) MAL: Charles Thom (GK) (C), Hadji Wali, Charles Petro, Kelvin Kadzinje, Timothy Silwimba, Francisco Madinga, Chinsinsi Maonga, Auspicious Kadzongola, David Daudi, Peter Banda, Andrew Malisero. Coach: Meck Mwase (MWI). Khulekani Kubheka (GK) (C), Njabulo Blom, Keenan Abrahams, Givemore Khupe, Wiseman Meyiwa, Luke le Roux, Promise Mkhuma (Nkosingiphile Ngcobo 34'), Lyle Foster, Thabiso Monyane, Sbusiso Mabiliso, Kobamelo Kodisang. Coach: Thabo Senong (RSA) MATCH RESULTS TO DATE: CAF AFCON U-20 NIGER 2019 QUALIFIERS

6 MANAGEMENT, TECHNICAL AND MEDICAL TEAM SAFA SPONSORS, PARTNERS AND SUPPLIERS Jack MALULEKA HEAD OF DELEGATION Thabo SENONG HEAD COACH Helman MKHALELE ASSISTANT COACH Lucky SHIBURI GOALKEEPR COACH National Teams Sponsors Banyana Banyana Bafana Bafana Amajita Dr Rodney MOKOKA TEAM DOCTOR Kopano MELESI PHYSICAL TRAINER Given BALOYI PHYSIOTHERAPIST Adolf MSIZA MASSEUR Technical Partner Referees Partner Barney KUJANE TEAM MANAGER Mohau RAMASHIDJA MEDIA OFFICER Tiro VAN ROOYEN VIDEO ANALYST Mthandazo NCUBE KIT MANAGER Phudi DITSEHO SECURITY Development Partner Broadcast Partner Corporate Social Investment Partner AMAJITA'S PAST RECORD IN THE COSAFA U-20 CHAMPIONSHIP YEAR HOST CHAMPION RUNNERS-UP 3 RD PLACE 4 TH PLACE SA S SHOWING 1983 HOME & AWAY ZAMBIA DID NOT ENTER 1985 SWAZILAND ZIMBABWE SWAZILAND DID NOT ENTER 1986 MALAWI ZAMBIA ZIMBABWE SWAZILAND MALAWI DID NOT ENTER 1988 BOTSWANA ZIMBABWE ZAMBIA SWAZILAND DID NOT ENTER 1990 LESOTHO ZIMBABWE LESOTHO SWAZILAND NAMIBIA DID NOT ENTER 1993 SWAZILAND ZAMBIA ZIMBABWE GROUP STAGES 1995 LESOTHO ZAMBIA SOUTH AFRICA LESOTHO SWAZILAND RUNNERS-UP 1997 BOTSWANA ZAMBIA ZIMBABWE GROUP STAGES 1999 SOUTH AFRICA ZAMBIA SOUTH AFRICA ZIMBABWE LESOTHO RUNNERS-UP 2000 SOUTH AFRICA SOUTH AFRICA ANGOLA ZIMBABWE MALAWI CHAMPIONS 2001 SOUTH AFRICA ZIMBABWE ANGOLA ZAMBIA SOUTH AFRICA FOURTH PLACE 2002 SOUTH AFRICA ZIMBABWE ANGOLA SOUTH AFRICA ZAMBIA THIRD PLACE 2003 SOUTH AFRICA ZAMBIA MALAWI SOUTH AFRICA LESOTHO THIRD PLACE 2004 SOUTH AFRICA SOUTH AFRICA ZAMBIA ZIMBABWE ANGOLA CHAMPIONS 2005 SOUTH AFRICA MADAGASCAR LESOTHO ZAMBIA SOUTH AFRICA FOURTH PLACE 2006 SOUTH AFRICA SOUTH AFRICA ZAMBIA ZIMBABWE MALAWI CHAMPIONS 2007 SOUTH AFRICA ZIMBABWE SOUTH AFRICA MADAGASCAR NAMIBIA RUNNERS-UP 2008 SOUTH AFRICA SOUTH AFRICA MOZAMBIQUE ANGOLA ZIMBABWE CHAMPIONS 2009 SOUTH AFRICA SOUTH AFRICA ZAMBIA BOTSWANA MADAGASCAR CHAMPIONS 2010 BOTSWANA ZAMBIA NAMIBIA ZIMBABWE MADAGASCAR GROUP STAGES 2011 BOTSWANA ZAMBIA ANGOLA BOTSWANA MALAWI GROUP STAGES 2013 LESOTHO SOUTH AFRICA KENYA ANGOLA ZIMBABWE CHAMPIONS 2016 SOUTH AFRICA ZAMBIA SOUTH AFRICA CONGO DR ANGOLA RUNNERS-UP 2017 ZAMBIA SOUTH AFRICA LESOTHO EGYPT UGANDA CHAMPIONS 2010 FIFA WORLD CUP LEGACY TRUST Competitions Sponsors Suppliers and Partners

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