Bafana Bafana started their 2025 COSAFA Cup campaign on a losing note after going down to a 1-0 defeat against Mozambique in Bloemfontein on Wednesday.
The race for World Cup qualification continued on Thursday with big wins for Mozambique, Gabon and Cape Verde.
Bafana Bafana's COSAFA Cup campaign did not get off to an ideal start as Helman Mkhalele's men let a one-goal lead slip to draw 1-1 with Mozambique on Wednesday evening.
Kaizer Chiefs defender Edmilson Dove has offered some clarity on his decision to join the Mozambique squad at the COSAFA Cup instead of returning to pre-season with his club.
UD Songo and Mozambique national team captain Elias Pelembe is hopeful The Mambas’ will qualify for a second successive Africa Cup of Nations, with the next edition set for Morocco in 2025.
Ghana coach Chris Hughton says he is sensible to the pressure he is under as The Black Stars go into a must-win fixture against Mozambique tonight to have any hopes of staying in the AFCON.