11/11/2022
boy gets Amajita call-up
By Siyavuya Khaya Oct 27, 2022
Siviwe Nkwali plying his trade for his team Cape Town Spurs
Khayelitsha has produced another shining football star, Siviwe Nkwali.
The 17-year-old who hails from Kuyasa was among the players who were selected to represent South Africa as part of its under-20 team known as Amajita at the COSAFA Cup which took place in Swaziland recently.
Nkwali, who plays for Cape Town Spurs, was the youngest player in the team.
It was a joyous occasion when residents, community leaders and ward councillors held a massive welcome celebration for the young boy at the airport and at his home as he returned from national duty late yesterday.
The team placed third in the tournament, having beat Angola in their third place play-off. The eventual victors were Zambia who beat Mozambique 1-0.
Neliswa Nkwali the proud mother of Siviwe
Nkwali said when he received the letter, he could not believe that he had been chosen.
“It has always been my dream to represent my country at any level. But I never knew that it would come at this stage in my football journey. I have no words to express how excited and grateful I am for the opportunity. At the same time I felt proud of myself because of the amount of work I have put in.
“But without a doubt I would not be here if it was not God’s grace. I believe that discipline is the key ingredient for success. But never let your circumstances determine your future. Be bold and courageous,” he said.
His football journey started when he played for one of the local teams in the area called Mobz Academy and that is where he was scouted to play for his current team.
At the Engen Knockout Challenge in July, Nkwali was named as the best defender of the tournament even though his side finished in third place in the tournament.
His proud mother, Neliswa Nkwali, said she was on cloud nine when they received a letter indicating that he had been selected.
She said as a single parent the key thing she