South Africa U23

Leagues Played: U23 Africa Cup of Nations Qual 9 U23 Africa Cup of Nations 5 U23 International 4
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Related Teams: South Africa South Africa Women South Africa U20 South Africa U19 South Africa U21

Wikipedia - South Africa national under-23 soccer team

The South Africa national under-23 football team is a youth football team, which represents South Africa and is controlled by the South African Football Association, the governing body for football in South Africa. The team's main objectives are to qualify and play at the All-Africa Games and Olympic Games. The team has played at three All-Africa Games and one Olympic tournament. Players who are selected, will be 23 or younger in the following Olympic year. With the next Olympics being held in London in 2012, players need to have been born on or after 1 January 1989. At the Olympic finals tournament, the team may be supplemented with 3 over-age players.

History

The team was started in 1994, when SAFA decided to form a youth team. The team has been sponsored by SASOL since its inception, leading to the nickname, 'Amaglug-glug'. The team's greatest achievements to date include a third-place finish at the 1999 All-Africa Games, hosted in South Africa and qualifying for the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, Australia.

South Africa U23 is the national soccer team representing South Africa in international competitions for players under the age of 23. The team is known for its talented young players who showcase their skills and passion for the game on the field. South Africa U23 has a rich history in youth soccer tournaments and has produced many successful players who have gone on to represent the senior national team. With a strong emphasis on developing young talent and promoting the sport at the grassroots level, South Africa U23 continues to be a force to be reckoned with in the world of youth soccer.