THE AMAJITA, South Africa’s under-20 soccer team, were rewarded for winning the TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations Egypt 2025 when four of their stars were named in the official Best XI of the tournament.

The South Africans beat a tough Morocco 1-0 in Sunday (18 May) night’s final in Cairo, Egypt.

Unsurprisingly, the newly crowned champions led the way with four players selected in the tournament’s best team, including standout goalkeeper Fletcher Lowe and playmaker Tylon Smith, who was also named the Best Player of the tournament.

Lowe, who made the most saves (30) during the competition, was instrumental in keeping three clean sheets, including one in the final against Morocco.

His safe hands and calm distribution laid the foundation for South Africa’s historic first under-20 AFCON title.

Midfielder Smith, who was the playmaker of his team, capped off a stellar campaign by scoring the winning goal in the semi-final against Nigeria.

His ability to dictate play and rally his team in pressure moments earned him the Best Player award and a key role in the tournament’s Best XI.

The SA coach Mdaka was named as the coach of the tournament.

Best XI of the Tournament:

1. Fletcher Lowe (South Africa)
2. Neo Rapoo (South Africa)
3. Mohamed Goweily (Egypt)
4. Othmane Maamma (Morocco)
5. Daniel Bameyi (Nigeria)
6. Lazola Maku (South Africa)
7. Hossam Essadak (Morocco)
8. Faycal Zahouani (Morocco)
9. Hamza Koutoune (Morocco)
10. Momoh Kamara (Sierra Leone)
11. Tylon Smith (South Africa)

Best Player: Tylon Smith (South Africa)

Top Scorer: Momoh Kamara (Sierra Leone) – 4 goals

Best Goalkeeper: Fletcher Lowe (South Africa)

Best Coach: Raymond Mdaka (South Africa)

Fair Play Award: Morocco

Source: CAFOnline.com