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Oswin Appollis during Bafana Bafana's win over Zimbabwe

Appollis drawing on past AFCON experience to shine in the current edition

At the previous Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Oswin Appollis played just eight minutes of football in all six matches Bafana Bafana played, and now he’s returned to be a starter and scorer in the same competition.

Hugo Broos

Hugo Broos hails Moremi impact after Bafana’s AFCON opener

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has praised attacker Tshepang Moremi as the decisive substitution that swung their AFCON opener against Angola on Monday night.

Patrice Beaumelle

We are still alive – Angola coach

Angola coach Patrice Beaumelle has admitted that defeat to Bafana Bafana in their AFCON opener is a significant setback, but insists the Palancas Negras remain very much in the tournament.

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Foster hails ideal AFCON start as Bafana brace for Egypt test

Bafana Bafana striker Lyle Foster, and man of the match in last night’s 2-1 win over Angola, says the most important part of kicking the tournament off with a win has been achieved.

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AFCON: Lyle Foster's late strike seals dramatic 2-1 victory for Bafana Bafana

South Africa got their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations campaign off to a perfect start with an entertaining 2-1 win over Angola in Marrakesh on Monday night.

Angola celebrate at 2025 COSAFA Cup

Angola brace for Bafana AFCON test in COSAFA derby

Bafana Bafana’s results over the past few years have earned them widespread admiration and respect across the continent — including from tonight’s opponents, Angola.

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