Amajimbos expand horizons

OPTIMISTIC: Amajimbos face Nigeria's Golden Eaglets in the semifinals of the African Under-17 Championship in Niger today
OPTIMISTIC: Amajimbos face Nigeria's Golden Eaglets in the semifinals of the African Under-17 Championship in Niger today

National under-17 side Amajimbos will get a taste of what it feels like to play against a country outside of Africa when they face Fifa Under-17 World Cup hosts Chile in a friendly on Sunday at the Cape Town Stadium (3pm).

Molefi Ntseki's boys, who are just three weeks away from their maiden appearance at the showpiece, have only played against African countries and they are looking forward to gaining valuable experience against the Chileans.

The match will be their last before they leave for Chile.

The World Cup kicks off on October 17 and Amajimbos start their campaign against Costa Rica two days later.

"We'll see how we handle ourselves against a South American country," Ntseki said yesterday.

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