Bafana Bafana triumphed with a 3-0 victory over South Sudan in their AFCON 2025 Group K qualifier at Cape Town’s DHL Stadium on November 19, 2024. This match marked a significant milestone for the national team, as they returned to the Mother City after a nine-year absence. The win boosts their momentum as they gear up for the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco next year.
The atmosphere at Cape Town Stadium was electric, with fans eager to see their team in action once again. Bafana Bafana wasted no time, breaking the deadlock early in the 7th minute when Iqraam Rayners scored the opening goal. The South African side dominated throughout the first half, doubling their lead in the 22nd minute thanks to Patrick Maswanganyi.
In the second half, Teboho Mokoena sealed the victory for Bafana Bafana with a clinical penalty in the 50th minute after Khuliso Mudau was fouled inside the box. Coach Hugo Broos lauded the team’s resilience, emphasising the importance of maintaining their form as they continue to push forward in the qualification campaign.
With this crucial win, Bafana Bafana strengthens their position in Group K, keeping their hopes alive for a spot in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The match also reignited the football spirit in Cape Town, a city known for its passionate sports culture.
Performances like these keep Bafana Bafana on track to potentially replicate their historic AFCON win in 1996, when they claimed their first and only continental title.
