Mazola Molefe

Ivory Coast midfielder Michael Seri says he feels privileged to have witnessed the growth of African football as he returns for his fifth Africa Cup of Nations.

Mozambique defender Edmilson Dove says he would like to see more COSAFA region nations follow the example set by Bafana Bafana, who have secured qualification for next year’s FIFA World Cup.

Manchester United attacker Amad Diallo says he is living out a childhood dream after both featuring and scoring at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Bafana Bafana defender Khuliso Mudau maintains that while he accepts the referee’s decision is final, the penalty awarded to Egypt in their 1-0 victory on Friday night was the wrong call.

Former Bafana Bafana midfielder Lance Davids believes that sealing qualification for the AFCON knockout stages with a win over Egypt would give head coach Hugo Broos the freedom to properly assess the depth of his squad in the final group match.

Bafana Bafana striker Lyle Foster believes the winning goal he scored in their AFCON opener against Angola has given him the freedom to put the team ahead of personal glory.

SABC Sport can confirm that Cape Town City are in the advanced stages of securing the services of midfielder Miguel Timm from Sekhukhune United.

Ivory Coast defender Guela Doué says the reigning AFCON champions are fully aware of the expectations that come with their status and are determined to achieve one of the tournament’s toughest feats – successfully defending the title.

Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams has praised the AFCON debutants in the squad, saying he has been impressed by how quickly they have risen to the occasion.