Jehanafi reveals unexpected feelings after scoring a beautiful goal in his Thailand U23 debut in the draw against China (clip).
On 26 March 2026, Jehanafi Mama, a 20-year-old rising forward, opened up after scoring a stunning goal in the CFA Team China International Youth Tournament in Xi'an, People's Republic of China.
The match ended in a 2-2 draw between Thailand U23 and China U23, with Thailand scoring both goals in the first half through Jehanafi Mama and Chawalwit Saelao, before China equalized in the second half. In another match, Vietnam U23 and North Korea U23 drew 1-1, leaving all four teams with one point each.
Jehanafi Mama from PT Prachuap FC, called up as a replacement for Yotsakorn Burapha who was initially selected for the senior Thailand national team but withdrew due to injury during training yesterday, admitted he did not expect to score in his first game for Thailand U23 and shared his thoughts during the goal moment.
Jehanafi Mama said, "I feel very happy and would like to thank coach Wang and all my teammates for their support. At that moment, I just thought I had to shoot as soon as I controlled the ball to score. At first, I thought the ball would go wide, but I’m glad I scored."
"(To fans and people in my hometown, Yaring District, Pattani Province) Thank you for supporting me from the first training camp until the second. I’ve done it now."
Thailand U23's next match in the CFA Team China International Youth Tournament Xi'an will be against Vietnam on 28 March 2026 at 14:00 Thailand time, held at Fengdong Football Park East Stadium, People's Republic of China.
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