South African Under-17 men’s national team coach Molefi Ntseki believes his players have earned the right to be ranked among the best on the continent.
Amajimbos made history after qualifying for their first ever Under-17 Fifa World Cup after beating Cameroon 3-1, but have a huge obstacle in their way to reach the final when they meet Nigeria in the semifinals of the CAF Under-17 CAN on Wednesday.
The Nigerians are four-time champions and will stretch Ntseki’s charges to the limit in their quest to reach the final. The match is scheduled to kick off at 4pm (local time) at the General Seyni Kountche Stadium in Niamey, Niger.
“We want to rewrite the football history books by qualifying for the finals. We believe that this team is ready to overcome anyone including the so-called mighty Nigeria. We fully understand the task that lies before us and the importance of playing in the final of the CAF U17 CAN,” emphasised Ntseki. “That is enough motivation for the boys. We should do well.”
Ntseki’s assertion is supported by inform midfielder and captain Nelson Maluleke whose brace helped sink Cameroon.
“It would be wonderful to beat Nigeria tomorrow. We have never played them before and this encounter must rank as one of the most tantalising encounters in this tournament. It’s a blockbuster but we are relishing the challenge,” said Maluleke.
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