Amajimbos kicked off their 2025 FIFA U17 World Cup campaign in style with a 3-1 victory over Bolivia at the Aspire Zone Complex in AL Rayyan.

South Africa got off to a good start but were reduced to 10-men in the 35th minute when Sive Pama was shown the red card after the referee changed his decision after a VAR review.

Despite being a man down, South Africa broke the deadlock in the 38th minute when Emile Witbooi slotted home the rebound after he was denied by the post.

The South African side doubled their lead in the 50th minute when Neo Bohloko found the back of the net to make it 2-0.

Bolivia managed to reduce the deficit when they were awarded a penalty in the 72nd minute after a VAR review. Jesús Maraude stepped up and made no mistake from the spot-kick.

Amajimbos put the game beyond Bolivia when Shaun Els grabbed their third goal in stoppage time as South Africa held on for a 3-1 win in Doha.

The win sees Amajimbos move to the top of the Group A standings with three points, while Bolivia sits at the foot of the group with zero points after the opening match.