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Edmilson Dove – Bafana are the benchmark

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.

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VAR controversy overshadows Bafana loss as Broos hits out

A furious Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has lashed out at what he described as dubious officiating decisions following South Africa’s 1–0 defeat to 10-man Egypt in their second Group B match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) at Adrar Stadium in Agadir on Thursday.

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Khuliso Mudau accepts defeat, challenges VAR call

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.

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Mohamed Salah spot-kick sinks spirited Bafana as Egypt seal early AFCON progress

Bafana Bafana's hopes of securing early qualification at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations were dashed on Boxing Day as a single Mohamed Salah penalty proved enough to hand Egypt a 1-0 victory in Agadir.

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Makgopa relishing his second AFCON appearance

Bafana Bafana striker Evidence Makgopa is beaming about his participation at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in Morocco, and says he’s living his dream.

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Lance Davids backs Hugo Broos rotation if Bafana beat Egypt

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.

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