Bafana Bafana

2022 - 9 - 27

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BREAKING: Broos names his Bafana Bafana XI vs Botswana (The South African)

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has named his starting 11 against Botswana. Here's all the team news ahead of kickoff at 6pm.

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Mokoena scores stunning free-kick as Bafana edge Botswana to ... (News24)

In a much-changed starting XI that won Sierra Leone 4-0 on Saturday, head coach Hugo Broos entrusted two new faces to don the Bafana colours against the Zebras.

But it is understandable as this is the first time these players have been paired together. 42' That goal would give Bafana more freedom and a bit of calmness and confidence in how they move forward and attack. 6h ago The front three certainly need to have faith in their ability and test the keeper more often. 2h ago 1h ago There is enough quality between the three of them to do so. 3h ago What a save Orebonye rounds Mothwa and Botswana are in with a chance to score. But De Reuck makes a heroic sliding save that blocks Orebonye's shot. Mayambela is with him on the flank but Mayo does not see him and opts for the cross that is too high for Mmodi. Mayo again into space after Mudau sets him free.

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Bafana Bafana labour to flat win against weak Zebras (TimesLIVE)

Midfielder Teboho Mokoena scored the only goal in the first half as SA struggled to convincingly put the weak, 146th-ranked Zebras to the sword at FNB Stadium ...

Against the Leone Stars, SA recorded a convincing 4-0 victory that was Broos’ biggest win as Bafana coach. Mokoena opened the scoring after 38 minutes of play and brought some life a dull opening half. As promised, Bafana coach Hugo Broos started the match with a completely different starting line-up compared to the previous game against Sierra Leone on Saturday at the same venue.

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Teboho Mokoena scores the only goal of the game as Bafana beat ... (Independent Online)

Teboho Mokoena scored the only goal of the game as Hugo Broos' Bafana Bafana beat Botswana for their second win in a row during the international break.

Bafana went into the break ahead. Du Preez may have had the most chances, but it was Khanyisa Mayo who was the livewire up front. Bafana had a chance to wrap up the game in the dying stages of the match as Mokoena was unleashed from midfield with a lovely pass.

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Bafana give inspiring display as they win second match in a row (Citizen)

Bafana Bafana gave an assured and promising performance in their 1-0 win over Botswana in a friendly match at FNB Stadium on Tuesday evening.

Mayo and Du Preez failed to get an understanding and it showed they were playing together for the first time. Du Preez was later replaced by Mihlali Mayambela who had started the previous game. The likes of Sibongiseni Mthethwa, Khanyisa Mayo and Ashley Du Preez got their first Bafana starts.

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Bafana Bafana labour to flat win against weak Zebras (SowetanLIVE)

Bafana players Teboho Mokoena, Rushine De Reuco and Siyanda Xulu celebrate a goal during an international friendly match between South Africa and Botswana at ...

The Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder scoring through a low free-kick. Other than Mokoena’s goal, Du Preez had a chance to find the back of the net but failed to control the ball with no goalkeeper to beat in the 27th minute. Mokoena opened the scoring in the 38 minute and brought some life to a dull opening half.

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Mokoena strike seals it for Bafana in dull affair against Botswana (Business Day)

Midfielder Teboho Mokoena scored the only goal in the first half as SA struggled to convincingly put the weak Zebras to the sword at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg ...

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Why Zwane and not Jali? Ex-Bafana Bafana captain Mokoena joins ... (Goal.com)

Former South Africa skipper Aaron Mokoena has backed Hugo Broos' decision not to select Andile Jali for the national team.

If he continues with the good form for Sundowns, Broos might be forced to change his mind. Jali has been consistent in his performances for Sundowns and that is what has triggered all the calls for him to be reconsidered for the national team. “So that’s why he had to call him and see him closer and hopefully, he can do what he is doing at Sundowns.

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Mokoena strike seals it for Bafana in dull affair against Botswana (Business Day)

Midfielder Teboho Mokoena scored the only goal in the first half as SA struggled to convincingly put the weak Zebras to the sword at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg ...

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Bafana continue winning ways with Botswana victory | SuperSport (SuperSport)

A curling free kick from midfielder Teboho Mokoena in the 37th minute was enough to earn the home team the win and also send coach Hugo Broos into exhilaration.

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Bafana Bafana Player Ratings: Mthethwa and Mayo shine against ... (Goal.com)

GOAL rates the performances of the Bafana Bafana players following the team's win over Botswana on Tuesday.

He was just unlucky not to score on the night. He failed to punish Malapela after the keeper had made a mistake. However, his influence waned and he was the first Bafana player to be substituted. He scored with a well-taken free-kick to hand Bafana the win. However, he organised the Bafana defence very well and his positioning was also good. However, his crosses were wayward and he will have to improve this aspect of his game.

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Bafana continue winning ways with Botswana victory | SuperSport (SuperSport)

A curling free kick from midfielder Teboho Mokoena in the 37th minute was enough to earn the home team the win and also send coach Hugo Broos into exhilaration.

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Bafana Bafana: What did we learn from Botswana, Sierra Leone ... (Goal.com)

It was a mixed few days for Hugo Broos and his South Africa side as both positives and areas of concern emerged from their two matches. Bafana Bafana racked up ...

But it should be remembered that two of the three teams remaining (after Zimbabwe were disqualified), will qualify for the Afcon finals. Hopes are not especially high for Bafana these says. After his outstanding performance against Sierra Leone, Zwane must surely be a strong candidate to start in the qualifiers in March if fit and on form. That meant consistency was sacrificed, but at least most of the players involved were given a fair amount of game-time to show what they can do. - Backpagepix. - Backpagepix

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Bafana continue winning ways with Botswana victory | SuperSport (SuperSport)

A curling free kick from midfielder Teboho Mokoena in the 37th minute was enough to earn the home team the win and also send coach Hugo Broos into exhilaration.

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Themba Zwane proves Hugo Broos should not ignore 30 ... (Independent Online)

Throughout this stage of his early tenure, Hugo Broos' decision to leave seasoned players out in the cold seemed justified.

Broos was so impressed with Zwane – who also scored two goals in the team’s 4-0 win – that he felt the experienced campaigner may have been the “missing link” in the team. A few days ago, Broos named the evergreen Themba Zwane in the Bafana squad for two friendlies, much to the surprise of all. Up to this stage, Broos had to contend with problems arising on several fronts and to the overall detriment of his team.

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International Friendly Match Report: Bafana Bafana Squeaks Past ... (Sports Brief)

SportsBrief.com News ☆ South Africa defeated Botswana 1-0 in front of an empty Soccer City stadium in Johannesburg on Tuesday evening, completing a ...

[Bafana Bafana](https://sportsbrief.com/football/bafana-bafana/) defeated Botswana 1-0 in front of what was once again an empty Soccer City in Johannesburg. South Africa's next fixture is against Liberia in March next year ahead in a 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. The victory was far from easy for Hugo Broos' men, as the Zebras proved to be a competitive opponent.

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Blunt Broos says 'some players not good enough' after below-par ... (News24)

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos openly admitted that perhaps "some players" do not have the football qualities to represent the senior national team ...

"I said before the game that it is up to the guys to prove if they have the quality and mentality to be with Bafana. Therefore, that was the plan before the camp. But on the other side, I can't be happy with the performance," Broos told SABC Sport during his post-match interview. "It's clear that some players are maybe not good enough or not able to be on this level. Broos added: "It gives me a good vision of what we have. "I'm very happy with the result.

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WATCH | Mokoena nets delicious match-winning free-kick for ... (News24)

Midfielder Teboho Mokoena's free-kick proved the difference in South Africa's 1-0 win over Botswana in an international friendly at FNB Stadium and what a ...

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WATCH: Some players are not good enough to play at this level ... (Independent Online)

Bafana's dull performance left coach Hugo Broos fuming after the clash. As a result he said there are players who are good enough for the PSL, ...

This game was interesting to us, we saw players who didn’t play a lot in the past. “First of all, I am happy with the victory. I chose two teams to see what the different players can do.”

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5 talking points: Did Hugo Broos' Bafana Bafana experiment work? (News24)

Sport24's Tashreeq Vardien highlights five talking points from Bafana Bafana' back-to-back victories against Sierra Leone and Botswana.

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When will Bafana Bafana play again? (The South African)

If Bafana Bafana do not arrange some sort of friendly football during that period their next scheduled assignment is an AFCON qualifier against Liberia in March ...

“I said before the game that it is up to the guys to prove if they have the quality and mentality to be with Bafana. But on the other side, I can’t be happy with the performance,” Broos told [The latest PSL transfer rumours: Wednesday 28 September 2022](https://www.thesouthafrican.com/sport/soccer/psl-south-africa/latest-psl-transfer-rumours-wednesday-28-september-2022-breaking/) [DINNER INVITATION: Join TheSouthAfrican.com reader focus group dinner at Montecasino on Monday 10th October. “I’m very happy with the result. “It’s clear that some players are maybe not good enough or not able to be on this level. After a pair of victories in the September international window Bafana Bafana are set for a long break from action.

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Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos is not satisfied with his ... (SABC News)

The Belgian coach was not too happy with the performance of some players in their narrow 1-0 win over neighbours Botswana at the FNB Stadium last night. The ...

Another positive is that they scored five goals in the two matches and did not concede one. Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos says some players have failed to make the grade in his team and they won’t return for the next month’s camp. Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos says it’s going to be impossible for several players to return to the senior national camp in November.

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Bafana Bafana: FIVE things we love about Hugo Broos (The South African)

His journey then took him to lead local giants such as Club Brugge, Anderlecht, and Genk, before later lifting the 2017 AFCON with an unfancied young Cameroon ...

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Mokoena hits winner for Bafana against Botswana (Jacaranda FM)

Bafana Bafana continued their winning ways after beating neighbours Botswana 1-0 in a friendly international at FNB Stadium in Soweto on Tuesday.

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Bafana coach to cut players who do not fit at international level (Citizen)

A frustrated Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos says he will cut some players who failed to impress him during their slender win over Botswana.

“First of all, I am happy with the victory. But I am not happy with the performance. “So I am satisfied and happy with that. I chose two teams to see what the different players can do,” explained the Belgian mentor. We saw players who didn’t play a lot in the past. Bafana beat the Zebras 1-0 through Tebogo Mokoena’s expertly taken free kick in the first half.

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Bafana lining up Burkina Faso and Uzbekistan for friendly matches (News24)

Safa is in advanced negotiations with their counterparts in Burkina Faso and Uzbekistan to have Bafana Bafana play in the west African and central Asian ...

A draw would have seen Bafana advance to the play-offs. They will all need teams to play against during the November window when teams that have qualified for the World Cup play their last warmup matches ahead of the kick-off of the global showpiece. Safa is in advanced negotiations with their counterparts in Burkina Faso and Uzbekistan to have Bafana Bafana play in the west African and central Asian nations in the next Fifa international window in November.

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Bafana set sights on Burkina Faso and Uzbekistan for tougher ... (TimesLIVE)

Broos and his technical team are preparing for the back-to-back 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifiers against Liberia in March. If SA win both they will ...

“It can be that we will play against Burkina Faso and we play in Dubai against Uzbekistan. “The negotiations are still ongoing, but I hope we will have those two games.” “The idea is that we will be together for seven days from November 14 to 20 and will play two friendly games.

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Bafana lining up Burkina Faso and Uzbekistan for friendly matches (News24)

Safa is in advanced negotiations with their counterparts in Burkina Faso and Uzbekistan to have Bafana Bafana play in the west African and central Asian ...

A draw would have seen Bafana advance to the play-offs. They will all need teams to play against during the November window when teams that have qualified for the World Cup play their last warmup matches ahead of the kick-off of the global showpiece. Safa is in advanced negotiations with their counterparts in Burkina Faso and Uzbekistan to have Bafana Bafana play in the west African and central Asian nations in the next Fifa international window in November.

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New-look Bafana do just enough to see off Botswana (SowetanLIVE)

At FNB Stadium. Despite lacking energy and cutting edge, Bafana still managed to beat Botswana 1-0, courtesy of Teboho Mokoena's free-kick, in a friendly ...

The Bafana central defensive pair kept it simple and made sure they got to the ball first. That was the only save Malapela made in a match where he was, more than anything, clumsy. Bafana overloaded the midfield with three holding midfielders in Mthethwa, Goodman Mosele and Mokoena.

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Bafana's wins can't be taken as a sign of progress (Independent Online)

Johannesburg — Bafana Bafana's recent wins over Sierra Leone and Botswana will be a relief. It was good to see the team return to winning ways and scoring ...

Broos is certainly right in that the PSL is a totally different ball game from international football. I’m not happy with the game against Botswana, but we did win and that is the most important thing,” said Broos. With all due respect to South Africa’s southern African neighbours Botswana, a healthy Bafana team should have comprehensively outplayed them and beaten them by more than 1-0.

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