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JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – DECEMBER 05: Emile Witbooi of South Africa during the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations, Qualifier match between South Africa and Botswana at UJ AW Muller Stadium on December 05, 2024 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images)

The under-17 Egypt national team boss has given his thoughts on his side’s dramatic 4-3 loss to South Africa courtesy of a Emile Witbooi winner.

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On Monday evening, Amajimbos completed a miraculous come from behind victory against their north African contemporaries to win their first match at the under-17 Africa Cup of Nations.

Vele Khumalo’s charges opened the scoring through Simphiwe Mlondo as early as the first minute of the match, but the young Pharaohs would turn the game on its head when they scored three consecutive goals through Hamza Abdelkarim and Anaas Roshdi.

However, two Neo Bohloko penalties before halftime levelled matters at 3-3 going into the break. The second half would be less of a goal fest as both team’s squandered chances to take the lead throughout the last 45 minutes, but ultimately it was South Africa’s talisman Emile Witbooi who would bag the winning goal in the 71st minute.

Roc Nation client Witbooi continues to impress with another top performance while Bohloko introduced himself on the biggest stage with a brace. This publication understands that Bohloko is due to join Jay Z’s agency after the under 17 tournament comes to an end.  

Khumalo’s men now go ahead of Burkina Faso to top group B. Egypt’s head coach Ahmed Abou Abdelaziz Abdalla claimed that he would go over the footage of their defeat to South Africa, with the intention of winning their next two matches against the Burkinabe and Cameroon.

“The upcoming matches are difficult, but we will look for how to achieve victory in the matches against Burkina Faso and Cameroon,” said Abdelaziz Abdalla as per Kooora.

“I will hold a session with the players to explain and correct some of the mistakes that occurred in the match against South Africa.

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“We have no choice but to win, and we will do our best to secure the three points and achieve a positive result.”

Coach Jose Riveiro and Innocent Maela during the CAF Champions League 2024/25 Orlando Pirates press conference in Algiers, Algeria on 31 March 2025

Orlando Pirates will resume their CAF Champions League campaign with a highly anticipated quarter-final first leg clash against MC Alger tonight.

The match is set to kick off at 21:00 at the 5 July 1962 Stadium in Algiers, with the return leg scheduled for next Wednesday at Orlando Stadium.

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The Buccaneers are making a return to the knockout stages of Africa’s elite club competition for the first time since 2013, when they reached the final.

They have impressed in this campaign, finishing the group stages unbeaten and will be eager to continue their fine form against a formidable Algerian opponent.

Pirates captain Innocent Maela emphasised the team’s excitement and readiness for the challenge, pointing out that their previous experience in Algeria will be an advantage.

“It’s going to be an exciting game. It’s going to be a game that we are looking forward to – a very competitive game. Like you said now, we have the experience of playing here, in this country, same stadium. As the players are excited and we are looking forward to the match,” said Maela, speaking through Pirates’ YouTube Channel.

Meanwhile, coach Jose Riveiro echoed these sentiments, acknowledging the difficulty of the task ahead.

He highlighted the strength of all teams at this stage of the tournament and expects a highly competitive match against MC Alger.

“First of all, so happy, so excited to find ourselves in the Last Eight of the competition. We know it’s going to be a tough one, obviously. Like I said, we’re in the Last Eight in the Champions League, so every opponent is a strong one and MC Alger is no exception. We know it’s going to be an interesting match,” said Riveiro, speaking through Pirates’ YouTube Channel.

The winner of this two-legged tie will advance to the semi-finals, where they will face either Egyptian side Pyramids or Morocco’s AS FAR in the battle for a place in the final.

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Regarding team news, South African U20 defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi could be set for his first appearance in the Champions League, having made the trip to Algeria for the much-anticipated clash, while talented winger and fan favourite Monnapule Saleng remains unlikely to feature for Bucs.  

Bandile Shandu, who has made progress since coming back from a long injury layoff, could also be set for his first appearance in this year’s competition, having also made the trip to North Africa.

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