SA U15 girls emulate Banyana's success, outshine Morocco to win continental title

The SA U15 girls national team returned home victorious after lifting the CAF African Schools Football Championship title in Zanzibar.

In Saturday's final at a packed Amaan Stadium, South Africa beat Morocco 5-4 on penalties after drawing 1-1 at full-time.

Under the helm of coach Ntombifuthi Khumalo, the SA U15 girls side earned the title and a winner's cheque of $300 000 (R5.5 million).

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"I would like to extend my gratitude for the opportunity that allowed these young girls to be in a competition like this, which also helped us to discover such talent," said Khumalo on the SAFA website.

"The girls showed that they can do so much more if they are given a platform like this to showcase their talent. I would like to thank SAFA, CAF, the Motsepe Foundation, the parents, the sponsors and our supporters back home.

"I would also like to thank the Department of Sports, Arts and Culture, the Department of Basic Education and all the people who were involved in making sure that our kids participated in this tournament," she continued.

"Everything went well, they are safe, happy and they are now CAF African Schools Football Championship champions."

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SAFA President Danny Jordaan extended his congratulations to the team for their accomplishment, expressing that they have brought pride to the nation.

The South African