South African Football Association<\/a> (Johannesburg)<\/p>\n3 December 2011<\/p>\n
\nThe South African Under 20 Men’s National Team (Amajita) opened their COSAFA Under Youth Championship with a resounding four nil (4-0) victory over Mauritius. The Group C fixture took place the University of Botswana in Gaborone on Friday, 2 December 2011.<\/p>\n
South Africa made their intentions clear as early as the 10th minute when Sinethemba Ngidi scored the first goal from just outside the box.<\/p>\n
Solly Luvhengo’s side was award a free kick a few metres from the Mauritius goals after Mthokosizi Dube was brought down, but Sanele Khuzwayo failed to make it count.<\/p>\n
In the 26th minute they could have doubled their lead after Ngidi turned provider, only for Letsie Koapeng to hit the side net.<\/p>\n
But they managed to get the second goal three minutes later – Jerry Mxabo netting from the penalty spot after Koapeng was fouled.<\/p>\n
South Africa was now in complete control of the match, but wasted a number of scoring opportunities, leaving Luvhengo dissatisfied.<\/p>\n
Shortly before the break, Ngidi made way for Andile Khena.Khena nearly got on the scoresheet just three minutes after the restart, but the Mauritius keeper denied him.<\/p>\n
In the 66th minute South Africa put the victory beyond doubt with Jerry Mxabo’s goal – their third of the day.<\/p>\n
Substitute Thabani Mthethwa put final nail on the coffin to give South Africa a four nil win, and they next Tanzania in the tournament. The match will be played on Sunday (4 December) at the Molepole Stadium.<\/p>\n
South Africa tops the group with three points after Zambia and Tanzania played to a three-all draw, also at the UB Stadium. Mauritius still has to register a point.<\/p>\n
AllAfrica – All the Time<\/p>\n
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