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South African Football Association (SAFA) President Dr Danny Jordaan is on his way to the inaugural FIFA U15 World Cup and Festival in Baku, Azerbaijan.
The tournament will run from 24 – 30 October 2026 and Dr Jordaan serves as a member of the FIFA Men’s National Teams Competitions, a key body that oversees all major global men’s tournaments.
The South African U15 Men’s National Team jetted out to Baku on Wednesday night and Dr Jordaan will meet up with the team in the coming days. “We have a very good team, and it was so heartwarming seeing the families at OR Tambo International Airport before the team’s departure last night,” Dr Jordaan said.
The matches will be held at the Hovsan Competition Complex in Baku. Head Coach Selekedi Mogale’s charges get into action on Saturday (24 October) where they face the Maldives at 09h00 (07h00 SA Time).
They will play two matches on Sunday (25 October) taking on Kosovo at 10h45 SA Time (12h45 Local time), and Anguilla at 17h30 SA Time (19h30 local time). The last two group stage fixtures will be on Monday (26 October) against Estonia at 09h30 SA Time (11h30 local time) as well as France at 16h15 SA Time (18h15 local time).
After a rest and cultural day, the teams will return to action for the placement and Tier Finals between 28-30 October.
SOURCED FROM SAFA WEBSITE.