South African Football Association (SAFA) president Danny Jordaan has sent a message of encouragement to the South African Under-23 men’s national team ahead of their crucial two-legged qualifying encounter against Madagascar for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games.
The team, affectionately known as Amaglug-glug, will host Madagascar in the first leg at the Lucas Moripe Stadium in Atteridgeville, outside Pretoria, on Saturday, November 14, 2026.
Jordaan wished the team well, expressing his support for the players, head of delegation Jack Maluleke and head coach Raymond Mdaka as they prepare for the important CAF Olympic qualifiers.
“To the entire team led by the Head of Delegation Jack Maluleke, the coach Raymond Mdaka and players, all the best in this important match for the CAF qualifiers for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. We wish you all the best,” said Jordaan.
The message comes as Amaglug-glug prepare for a decisive challenge in their bid to secure a place at the Olympic Games in Los Angeles, United States.
Coach Mdaka and his technical team have been working with the players in Pretoria, focusing on preparations for the two-legged tie against the Malagasy side.
South Africa will be eager to make home advantage count in the opening encounter and secure a positive result to take into the return leg.
The two teams are scheduled to meet again on Tuesday, November 17, at the Lucas Moripe Stadium, where the outcome of the tie will be determined.
With Olympic qualification at stake, Amaglug-glug will need to remain disciplined, take their scoring opportunities and deliver strong performances across both matches.
Jordaan’s message provides a timely show of support for the team as they begin their campaign to qualify for the 2028 Olympic Games.
The South African Under-23 side will now look to turn that encouragement into a positive result on the pitch as they take their first step towards Los Angeles.