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Former Orlando Pirates winger Lebohang “Cheeseboy” Mokoena feels Bafana Bafana star Mohau Nkota deserves another chance at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The speedy winger has not set the tournament alight and was substituted at half-time during Bafana’s opener against Angola. Nkota was dropped for the Egypt game but returned against Zimbabwe, where he…
Bafana Bafana will face Cameroon in the Round of 16 at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). This matchup follows Ivory Coast’s remarkable comeback from 2-0 down to defeat Gabon 3-2. Similarly, Cameroon overcame a deficit to narrowly beat Mozambique 2-1. The game between Bafana and the Indomitable Lions is scheduled for Sunday, January…
Bafana Bafana have advanced to the knockout stages of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after edging Zimbabwe 3-2 in their final Group B match. Goals from Lyle Foster, Tshepang Moremi and Oswin Appollis secured all three points for Hugo Broos’ side. The win saw South Africa finish second in Group B, setting up…
Bafana Bafana advance to the Africa Cup of Nations [AFCON] round of 16 after beating Zimbabwe 3-2. Coming into the match, Hugo Broos’ men needed a win to guarantee passage to the round of 16. An early goal from Tsepang Moremi made the job easier for South Africa, but poor defending saw the Warriors equalise…
Former Kaizer Chiefs assistant coach Farouk Khan has called for Relebohile Mofokeng to start for Bafana Bafana ahead of their last group match against Zimbabwe. Having started their Africa Cup of Nations with a win against Angola, Bafana were beaten 1-0 by Egypt on Friday. A first-half penalty gave the North Africans a win after…
Bafana Bafana kicked off their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Angola on Monday evening in Morocco. This was the first time South Africa won their opening AFCON match since 2004. Goals from Oswin Appollis and Lyle Foster were enough to give Hugo Broos all three points to…
Bafana Bafana were tested early when Ronwen Williams made a solid second-minute save from Gelson Dala’s header inside the six-yard box. Angola then dropped deep, allowing South Africa to control possession with neat passing and good movement. Teboho Mokoena fired the first shot from distance in the ninth minute, but his powerful curling shot went…
There’s a new reality around this Bafana Bafana team. After finishing third at the previous AFCON, South Africa are no longer a team to underestimate. The first test will be against Angola on Monday at 19:00 at the Grand Stade de Marrakech. AFCON 2025: HOW WILL BAFANA BAFANA LINE UP AGAINST ANGOLA? Despite it being…
Bafana Bafana enters the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) without having played a North African side in nearly two years. The last match against such a team was in March 2024, when they drew 2-2 with Algeria away. Before that, they eliminated favourites Morocco from the 2023 AFCON. With over 20 matches unbeaten, South Africa…
The South African Football Association (SAFA) has responded to recent comments made by coach Hugo Broos, which upset some fans. The Belgian coach expressed his displeasure over defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi returning to camp late and told the media that, during their upcoming meeting, Mbokazi would ‘turn white’ from fear. Broos also criticised the former Orlando…