Kaizer Chiefs boast as many as five players in the South Africa U20 men's squad that is set for two friendly matches against Lesotho on Friday and Sunday.
For all their challenges in the topflight, Amakhosi continue to dominate in the youth ranks. This was evident in the latest Amajita squad announced, where Chiefs' five is the highest number from a single team.
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These are Takalani Mazhamba, Sifiso Timba, Mpho Khathana, Ofentse Kgosana and Mfundo Vilakazi – who has already made his senior debut.
Mamelodi Sundowns is close behind with four players called up. These are Siyabonga Mabena, Gomolemo Kekana, Bennet Mokoena, Kutlwano Letlhaku and Siyabonga Mabena – who, like Vilakazi, has already made his senior debut.
A notable absentee from the star-studded squad is Shandre Cambpell.
According to SAFA, the teenager was excused from camp at the request of his new Belgian team Club NXT on the back of his move from SuperSport United.
Relebohile Mofokeng has also stayed put with Orlando Pirates as they put in the preparations for the CAF Champions League first preliminary round encounter against Madagascan outfit CNaPS Sport to be played on Sunday.
The 26-man strong squad has been in camp at the SAFA Technical Centre since Monday, putting in the preparations for the two matches.
They are scheduled to travel to Lesotho on Thursday.
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The Raymond Mdaka-led squad will camp in Maseru on Friday, where they will take on Lesotho as part of the preparations for the 2024 COSAFA U20 Championships scheduled for September.
"We will have two days of vigorous training that are dedicated to tactical work before we travel across the border to Maseru," Mdaka told SAFA media.