U20 WC: Amajiita's journey, where to watch, group, & key players

South Africa’s Amajita aim to make history, by going for glory on the global Football scene.

As newly crowned African champions, South Africa’s U-20 national team, are ready to take on the world at the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup on going in Chile. From key fixtures to standout players and where to watch, here’s everything you need to know.

Road to Chile: A Historic AFCON Triumph

Earlier this year, Amajita lifted the CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations for the first time in history. Under head coach Raymond Mdaka, South Africa defeated Morocco in the final thanks to a stunning goal from Gomolemo Kekana.

That victory secured South Africa’s fifth-ever appearance at the FIFA U-20 World Cup — and their first since 2019.

Group E Fixtures – FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025

All matches at Estadio El Teniente:

29 September – France vs South Africa (17:00 local time)
2 October – South Africa vs New Caledonia (20:00 local time)
5 October – South Africa vs USA (17:00 local time)

Where to Watch in South Africa v France live today

The countdown to Amajita's opening match of the FIFA Under-20 Men's World Cup is underway.@pefmo_za @NUTRITECHFIT @HonorAfrica pic.twitter.com/kpEIDMHCXj
— SAFA.net (@SAFA_net) September 28, 2025

Catch every moment live:

FIFA+ (official streaming platform)
SABC 1 and live streaming on sabc-plus.com

The Coach: Raymond Mdaka

Coach Raymond Mdaka announces the final team to represent South Africa at the FIFA Under-20 Men's World Cup in Chile later this month. pic.twitter.com/zNGHcg7lnw
— SAFA.net (@SAFA_net) September 18, 2025

Mdaka took charge of the U-20 team in March 2024 and made an instant impact. His side won the COSAFA Challenge Cup with 16 goals scored and none conceded.

At AFCON, Amajita bounced back from an opening loss to Egypt to top their group and win three straight 1-0 knockout matches. Mdaka’s 4-2-3-1 formation has given the team defensive stability and attacking sharpness.