# Soccer: South African Football Association has admitted that Amajimbos’ preparations are constrained by a funding crisis. This comes less than two weeks before the FIFA U17 World Cup in Qatar. The South African under-17 team has not played an international match since qualifying at the AFCON in Morocco. They will only assemble on Sunday and depart on 30 October, four days before facing Bolivia. SAFA says its is seeking additional sponsorship support to improve junior team funding.
Soccer: Funding crisis hampers Amajimbos’ World Cup preparations