Amajita headed for a tough World Cup
SA youngsters will be hoping for a favourable draw in Poland and better luck in their second successive final in the global soccer showpiece
SA face a difficult road to the Fifa Under-20 World Cup knockout stages after being placed in the lowest Pot 4 for Sunday’s draw in Poland. Amajita qualified as they finished third at the recent African Under-20 Championships‚ and will appear at the global finals for a second successive tournament after also campaigning in South Korea two years ago. The pots have been decided based on past performances over the last five Under-20 tournaments‚ bar hosts Poland‚ who automatically win a place in Pot 1. Amajita know they will definitely avoid Japan‚ Panama‚ Norway‚ Qatar and Tahiti in the first round after those teams join them in Pot 4. A worst-case scenario for Thabo Senong’s side could see them paired with France‚ South Korea and Argentina in the pool stages‚ which would be incredibly difficult‚ though the draw procedures are vague on whether two teams from the same confederation can be drawn with one another‚ saying it is “generally” discouraged. An easier route would be hosts Polan...
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