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Amajita Bow Out of U-20 World Cup After 3-1 Loss to Colombia

Coach Raymond Mdaka called the 3-1 exit a hard lesson he believes will aid the squad's development.

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Mfundo Vilakazi of South Africa (left) celebrates scoring the 1-1 goal during the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup round of 16 match soccer against Colombia in Talca, Chile, on Wednesday. Photo: EPA/Benjamín Hernández
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Overview

  • Colombia struck early through Joel Canchimbo before South Africa leveled from a retaken penalty converted by Mfundo Vilakazi after Siviwe Magidigidi was fouled.
  • Neiser Villareal restored Colombia's lead and added a stoppage-time second to seal the Round of 16 result at Estadio Fiscal de Talca.
  • Mdaka described the defeat as a "hard pill to swallow" and said the tournament experience would benefit the players and technical team.
  • South Africa had reached the knockouts for only the second time in their history after a 5-0 win over New Caledonia and a 2-1 victory against the United States in Group E.
  • With Nigeria and Egypt eliminated, Morocco is the continent's remaining team as Amajita prepare to return to Johannesburg on Friday.