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 has goals on his mind as he prepares to face South Africa on Match Day two of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
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.
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.
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.
Bafana Bafana conceded two second-half goals in the space of six minutes to lose 2-0 to Mali in their Africa Cup of Nations opening match.