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Mbekezeli Mbokazi after Korea Win

Bafana skipper hails young defensive duo after famous win

Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams has praised young centre-back pairing Mbekezeli Mbokazi and Ime Okon for producing a composed defensive display to keep South Korea at bay and help SA reach the FIFA World Cup round of 32.

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Rayners credits dressing room harmony for historic World Cup run

Bafana Bafana striker Iqraam Rayners says the absence of big egos in South Africa's dressing room has been key to their historic run to the FIFA World Cup round of 32.

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Makgopa, Mbatha reveal Bafana's fearless approach in South Korea win

Bafana Bafana striker Evidence Makgopa says the team's approach against South Korea was to impose themselves from the outset rather than sit back in their decisive FIFA World Cup Group A clash in Monterrey.

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Broos cherishes emotional milestone as Bafana Bafana break new ground at the World Cup

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos, reflecting on the success of reaching the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage, says it was an emotional moment for him and his team, owing to a lot of factors.

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I feel like I am dreaming – Bafana goal hero Thapelo Maseko

Bafana Bafana winger Thapelo Maseko believes his match-winning goal against South Korea ranks among the greatest moments of his career after firing South Africa into the FIFA World Cup round of 32.

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History makers: Bafana Bafana defy critics to defeat South Korea and reach World Cup last 32

South Africa sensationally secured their place in the knockout rounds of the World Cup for the first time in their history with a 1-0 win over South Korea in Monterrey.

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