The South African Men’s Under 20 National Team, Amajita, has arrived safely in Maseru where they will take part in the 2013 COSAFA Under 20 Youth Championships.

Amajita arrived in the Mountain Kingdom on Sunday afternoon (01 December 2013) to continue with preparations for the tournament.

In their opening match, South Africa will face Seychelles on Wednesday (4 December) at the Mafeteng Stadium.

Kick-off is at 14h00.

Amajita have been in camp for over a week where they played a few practice matches to get ready for the event. They defeated neighbours Botswana 2-1 in the last match before departing for Lesotho.

On their arrival, former Bafana Bafana captain and legend Lucas “Rhoo” Radebe greeted the South African youngsters.

The team was address by the Head of Delegation of South Africa Abel Ramoka and Radebe.

Radebe urged the players to dream big and give hundred percent commitment to the tournament.

“You have the world at your feet and this is an opportunity for you to shine,” said Radebe. “Nothing is impossible if you set your minds to achieving your goals.”

Amajita had their first official training session on Monday (02 December).

South Africa is in Group C along with the Seychelles, Zambia and Namibia.