Amajita coach Thabo Senong has named his 20-man squad ahead of their Cosafa U20 Youth Championship campaign.

The South African U20 National Team concluded their preparations for the tournament on Monday and will jet off to Kitwe, Zambia for the youth championship which takes place from 6-16 December.

Senong admits to having a difficulty choosing his final squad for the tournament as he believes all his players matches each other qualities.

‘We have had a great camp and believe we have selected a balanced yet attractive team. The technical staff deliberated throughout the weekend on a few players and this was a healthy headache to have as we did final assessments,’ Senong said ahead of the tournament.

‘We are looking forward to a great tournament where we will be facing opposition with different styles of play. Mauritius play many long balls, while the Mozambicans like to keep it on the ground and of course, the Egyptians are known for the counter attacks and aggressive play.

‘We believe we have a good team, but have no intention on putting pressure on the players because we are working on a bigger objective.

‘We want to be able to give all 20 players a run during the tournament and we will emphasise to them on a daily basis that they must enjoy the challenge at hand,’ he concluded.

Amajita Cosafa Squad:  

Goalkeepers

Sanele Tshabalala, Renald Leaner and Khulekani Kubheka

Defenders

Kamogelo Thomas Sambo, Thendo Mukumela, Keanu Cupido, Kiyaam Bull, Sbusiso Gideon Mabiliso, Bradley Cross and Malebogo Modise.

Midfielders

Thabani Zuke, Katlego Ntshabeleng, Sifundo Jesus Sibiya, Happy Mashiane, Lehlogonolo George Matlou, Patrick Maswanganyi and Nkosingiphile Ngcobo.

Strikers

Luvuyo Mkatshana, Lyle Foster and Siphumelele Mbulu.

Photo: Safa website