U17 FIFA WC: ‘Jordaan will spoil himself instead of instilling VAR! Pirates can’t relate but Amajimbos’ defence needs to improve’

South Africa U17 national team have secured their place in the knockout phase of the ongoing U17 World Cup in Qatar.

Amajimbos advanced despite losing their final Group A game 3-1 to Italy who ended up topping the pool. The Mzansi youngsters finished with four points ahead of Qatar and Bolivia who shared spoils in another match played simultaneously.

It is a massive achievement for South Africa who have never made the knockout phase before.. Have a look at the reactions in Mzansi as sampled by Afrik-Foot.

Onus is on Bafana Bafana

SAFA President Danny Jordan will spoil himself this December instead of installing the VAR in the Premier Soccer League –  Sibusiso Lubisi 

The World Cup's knockout phase is what Bafana Bafana and their madala won't reach – Mfoboza

Congratulations, but our defence is very poor, Italy could have scored more than three goals if it was not for the goalkeeper – Mthimbane Thera 

Banyana Banyana did it, Amajita did it, and now Amajimbos have done it. The onus is now on Bafana Bafana to do it – MG Tita 

Orlando Pirates can't relate. They don't know what Group stages are, only because of one man – Straight Talker

South African football will take the lead globally

There is no favoritism in the South Africa U-17 and U-20 national teams – Nkosinathi Hlatshwayo

Good people, our football still needs serious work at the grassroots level. That U17 match vs Italy exposed how slow we are on the ball. Too many extra touches, not enough intensity, or quick passing – Mate Hub 

This team of ours can play far better than what we've been seeing these last two matches. For instance, Amajimbos are really dangerous on counterattacks, mostly, so playing with two fast and skillful wingers and a striker works for us – Phathutshedzo Manavhela 

Slowly but surely, South African football is going to take the lead globally – Masande Nokatyana

Being short will always be a disadvantage for us in football, on bigger stages. Otherwise, I trust these boys, they can reach the semis – Mbhodla Freddy