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Innocent Maela - Knowing Namibian players can work to Bafana Bafana’s advantage
Orlando Pirates captain Innocent Maela suggests facing Namibia, a team that includes players that play in the Premier Soccer League in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast could contribute to Bafana Bafana’s success.
Zizi Kodwa - Bafana Bafana will bounce back and make the nation proud
Minister of Sport, Arts, and Culture Zizi Kodwa does not doubt that Bafana Bafana will bounce from their defeat against Mali and stand a good chance to advance to the second round of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Namibia striker Peter Shalulile working on finishing ahead of Bafana test
Namibia striker Peter Shalulile has goals on his mind as he prepares to face South Africa on Match Day two of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
Siyanda Xulu still confident Bafana Bafana will make the AFCON Knockout stage
With Bafana Bafana aiming to redeem themselves after the disappointment of losing the opening game against Mali, centre-back Siyanda Xulu is still confident about the chances of progressing to the second round.
Hugo Broos pins the loss on Mali's physicality and missed penalty
Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos says Mali’s physical strength was their biggest downfall and difference in the second half as they collapsed to a 2-0 defeat in their opening 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) game, played at the Amadou Gon Coulibaly stadium in Korhogo, Côte d’Ivoire last night.
It still hurts - Percy Tau reacts to missed penalty and owns up
As one of the most experienced players in the team, Bafana Bafana vice-captain Percy Tau says the moment of missing a crucial penalty during last night’s 2-0 loss to Mali at the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament, still hurts.
