Our Teams

Meet the teams and coaches.

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U12 Academy Team
  • Academy League Team
  • Since 2016

U12 - 2023 Team

AYABONGA NGWENZE

Coach Aya is the U11 and U12 Head Coach at Young Bafana. He is not only a top coach, but a top player as well, and is a key figure in Young Bafana's ABC Motsepe team.

Siyanda Tyuthwana

Coach Siyanda (short: Siya) is a former Young Bafana player and serves as the current U12 Assistant Coach.
U14 Academy Team
  • Academy League Team
  • Since 2016

U14 - 2023 Team

Bulelani Manzi

A seasoned coach with thirteen years coaching experience, coach Bulelani joined Young Bafana from KZN as the U14 Head Coach.
U16 Academy Team
  • Academy League Team
  • Since 2015

U16 - 2023 Team

Lio Madzinge

Coach Lio is Young Bafana's U16 Head Coach. He has been with Young Bafana for many years and is a true example of determination to all Young Bafana players.
U18 Academy Team
  • Academy League Team
  • Since 2016

U18 - 2023 Team

Darrion Kemp

Darrion took over as the U18 Head Coach in July 2023. His vision is to develop his players to compete in all the biggest tournaments and for his players to improve and then be able to take the next step to professional football.
YB Pro
  • ABC Motsepe League
  • Since 2022

YB Pro - 2023 Team

BRADLEY BARNES

Coach Bradley is the Head of Youth Development at Young Bafana Soccer Academy. He is also the ABC Head Coach, his previous role was technical analyst for our ABC Motsepe team, where they won the league and went through to the playoffs.

JOSH ADAMS

Young Bafana Goalkeeping Coach Josh Adams demands excellence through an environment that is fun. He believes growth is imperative and enjoys troubleshooting to chisel and sharpen an athlete's ability to perform at their maximum level.
YB Girls

Girls Team - 2023

U16 YB Stars

YB Stars - 2023 Team

Christo van der heyde

Christo van der Heyde is the U16 YB Stars Head Coach. He is a passionate coach who enjoys working with young people and seeing them grow.

Christo believes respect and being humble are the most important qualities of a successful soccer player and his teaching philosophy is TEAM - Together Everyone Achieves More.
YB Stars
  • Social Trainings U7-U9, U10-U14
  • Since 2010

YB Stars - 2023 Team

ISHMAEL NKETU

Ishmael is another central part of our YB Stars coaching staff. He not only attends every session, but also takes over some administrative tasks.​

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