Bafana Bafana

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos is delighted to have talisman Percy Tau back for their Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

He is playing and he is decisive also,” Broos said. But now he has fully recovered and he is playing all the games." Now he is fresh and he takes action.

Former Bafana Bafana defender Nasief Morris has backed Cassius Mailula and Monnapule Saleng to dazzle against Liberia.

He would be hoping to be influential this time around. Tau and Zwane might have set the bar high for Saleng and Mailula. They are very good at club level, but a step up to the international level sometimes is not easy for some players. "It's not easy putting on that jersey and going out there and performing at every opportunity that you get. But as I said, it depends on these two players, if they can handle the pressure. Of course, at the international level, sometimes it's a bit different for some players.

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos is brimming with confidence about collecting at least four points in two crucial back-to-back 2023 Africa Cup of Nations ...

“I think in the players that we have now we have goal scorers,” said Broos. I said in the beginning we don't have strikers. “We were looking for strikers and we didn't find them. “Now that stupid goal (a dubious penalty awarded) against Ghana in Ghana killed us. “We saw what can happened during the World Cup qualifiers. If we can go to Monrovia with victory it's already three points but what's also very important is goal difference.

A Bafana Bafana training session ahead of their match with Liberia has been met with mixed reactions, with fans expressing little faith about the team ...

I think it will be the biggest mistake that we can make to underestimate them.” “Their foreign players want to play for the national team again and that was not the case before. “They have prepared the stadium [Samuel Kanyon Doe Stadium in Monrovia] to conform with the Fifa rules because last year they played their home game [a 2-0 defeat against Morocco] in Morocco.

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos is brimming with confidence about collecting at least four points in two crucial back-to-back 2023 Africa Cup of Nations ...

“Now that stupid goal (a dubious penalty awarded) against Ghana in Ghana killed us. “That will make it extra difficult for them to qualify even if they were to win against Morocco. If we can go to Monrovia with victory it's already three points but what's also very important is goal difference.

LIVE scoring and commentary of the Africa Cup of Nations Group K qualification encounter between Bafana Bafana and Liberia.

3h ago

Two good results against Liberia will take Bafana Bafana to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations finals in Ivory Coast no matter the result Liberia get in their ...

The back four should include four of Williams' Mamelodi Sundowns teammates in Thapelo Morena, Grant Kekana, Mothobi Mvala and Aubrey Modiba. In the heart of the midfield, Broos should go for Teboho Mokoena and Sphephelo Sithole with Percy Tau and Bongokuhle Hlongwane operating on the wings. Broos has plenty of options in who he should start with in Friday's match, but skipper and goalkeeper Ronwen Williams should retain his position between the poles.

Pitso Mosimane has spoken out against Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos, criticizing one of his traits.

“I think we will qualify for AFCON, we only need four points. I don’t know why he would say that,” Mosimane added. READ: ALSO READ: Jingles is not happy with the fact that Broos says anything he wants at any time. MUST READ:

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has questioned how the Confederation of African Football allowed Morocco to play their away Africa Cup of Nations ...

I know it's easier to tell that than to do it, but I believe in this team." This is not normal." "CAF said, 'ok, no problem'.

A Bafana Bafana training session ahead of their match with Liberia has been met with mixed reactions, with fans expressing little faith about the team ...

I think it will be the biggest mistake that we can make to underestimate them.” “Their foreign players want to play for the national team again and that was not the case before. “They have prepared the stadium [Samuel Kanyon Doe Stadium in Monrovia] to conform with the Fifa rules because last year they played their home game [a 2-0 defeat against Morocco] in Morocco.

Follow all of the live action from today's blockbuster AFCON qualifier between Bafana Bafana and Liberia below.

[ALSO READ • THREE PSL clubs join Kaizer Chiefs in race to sign Mamelodi Sundowns star!](https://www.thesouthafrican.com/sport/soccer/psl-south-africa/kaizer-chiefs-three-rival-psl-sign-psl-star-andile-jali-breaking-19-march-2023/) [ALSO READ • Video: Did Kaizer Chiefs benefit from referee error?](https://www.thesouthafrican.com/sport/soccer/psl-south-africa/kaizer-chiefs-benefit-from-referee-error-video-19-march-2023/) [ALSO READ • Pitso Mosimane and Gavin Hunt set for meet-up](https://www.thesouthafrican.com/sport/soccer/pitso-mosimane-extends-special-lunch-invite-gavin-hunt-breaking-22-march-2023/amp/) [ALSO READ • Orlando Pirates set to trigger star man’s extension option](https://www.thesouthafrican.com/sport/soccer/psl-south-africa/orlando-pirates-trigger-star-contract-extension-revealed-breaking-19-march-2023/) [ALSO READ • Orlando Pirates welcome African starlet to training this week](https://www.thesouthafrican.com/sport/soccer/psl-south-africa/orlando-pirates-sign-zimbabwean-starlet-trial-crotia-breaking-21-march-2023/) [ALSO READ • Orlando Pirates tipped to show another veteran the exit door!](https://www.thesouthafrican.com/sport/soccer/psl-south-africa/orlando-pirates-sack-another-veteran-breaking-19-march-2023/) [ALSO READ • Pitso Mosimane wins top award in Saudi Arabia](https://www.thesouthafrican.com/sport/soccer/psl-south-africa/pitso-mosimane-wins-top-award-saudi-arabia-breaking-22-march-2023/) [ALSO READ • Bafana rising star comments on European transfer links](https://www.thesouthafrican.com/sport/soccer/psl-south-africa/mamelodi-sundowns-star-cassius-mailula-european-transfer-breaking-22-march-2023/) [IOL](https://www.iol.co.za/sport/soccer/bafana/hugo-broos-is-finally-pleased-with-bafana-bafanas-progress-2d1d5481-4752-41d2-a212-3f4dcae69d73) Sport. Bafana Bafana have arrived in France ahead of their two friendlies during the current FIFA international break.

South Africa let a two-goal slip in their 2-2 draw against Liberia in Friday evening's 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.

The Burnley centre forward has now scored in back-to-back matches in Group K to take his tally to three goals in the qualifiers having also netted against Morocco in Casablanca last year. Bafana went to sleep at the back in the 69th minute and they were punished by Terrence Tisdell who cut inside from the right before scoring as Liberia pulled one back. The hosts doubled their lead in the 22nd minute when Teboho Mokoena set-up Foster who netted with a header and Bafana were deservedly leading 2-0 at the interval.

Luke le Roux and Thapelo Morena were surprise inclusions in the Bafana Bafana starting line-up that will face Liberia in a 2023 Africa Cup Nations qualifier ...

The 23-year-old Le Roux will earn his fifth cap for Bafana. Both sides lost to Morocco last year in their opening qualifiers. Defenders: Thapelo Morena, Siyanda Xulu, Mothobi Mvala and Aubrey Modiba.

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has lauded the professionalism of the squad of players at his disposal.

I also have that feeling,” he said. Bafana will be aiming to join Morocco as the second team in Group K to advance to the 2023 Afcon finals. The Fifa World Cup semifinalist qualified after earning six points in their first games against SA and Liberia. ALSO READ:

Liberia came back from two goals down to earn a point from their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa in Soweto on Friday.

And that has put him under pressure to deliver or face the wrath of being shown the door. It was the sort of performance that Tau would be proud of upon his return to the national team after a long hiatus due to form and injuries, especially had he scored in the second half. Securing a ticket to Ivory Coast would see Bafana return to the finals for the first time since 2019 — a feat that would spell the first achievement for the team under coach Hugo Broos.

Lyle Foster scored a brace to put the hosts in control, but after the interval, substitute Tonia Tisdell reduced the deficit. Mohammed Sangare completed the ...

Embattled Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos tried to shy away from taking responsibility for the team's shambolic performance after their 2-2 2023 Africa Cup ...

Again sorry for that but I hope when you saw what happened on the pitch today you can understand my reaction.” If I say now what I think, it will not be nice. “I have always been ready in the past to answer your questions, even difficult questions, but I hope that you understand that today is very difficult for me.

Bafana Bafana were made to pay for their wastefulness after letting slip a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 with Liberia in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at ...

Wilson 72'), M. Adukor (M. Hlongwane (M. Kenneh (M. Tau (M. Tisdell 67'), O. Macauley 67'), Ter. Sangare 46'), J. Njie 46'), N. Foster wrong-footed the goalkeeper with a stuttering run-up to tuck his spot-kick into the bottom right corner of the net. Foster (C. Zwane (S.

Hugo Broos watched in disappointment as the team allowed a 2-goal lead to turn into a draw against Liberia on Friday night in Orlando stadium.

As for the game itself, Keita said: “We knew we would suffer. He added: "It was difficult for us, it’s a new team. “I told my players in the dressing room ‘if Bafana Bafana score 100, we score 100’. I hope that when you saw the game and saw what happened on the pitch today, you can understand my reaction. It’s a new generation. He went on to add: “I have always been ready in the past to answer your questions – even difficult questions.

South Africa assistant coach Helman Mkhalele has blamed Bafana Bafana's impotence in front of goal for a late horror show against Liberia.

Defeat in Monrovia will send Bafana out of the qualification bid for Ivory Coast 2023. That would render their last Group K match against Morocco at home a dead rubber. Then they started to regain confidence. That’s where I thought we lost it. “More especially after the first goal they scored, that’s when we tried to urge the players to remain composed, but you could that they started to panic and I believe that led to the equalising goal. “We were supposed to kill the in the first half but we took the foot off the pedal.

WHAT HAPPENED: With Bafana leading 2-0, referee Bamlak Tessema gave the hosts an indirect free-kick after an unintentional foul. Tau stepped up and took the ...

As opposed to other set pieces, the kick taker is not allowed to touch the ball again until another player has touched it. WHAT HAPPENED: With Bafana leading 2-0, referee Bamlak Tessema gave the hosts an indirect free-kick after an unintentional foul. "The referee rightly gave an indirect free-kick, the ball got caught under the defender’s legs and he gave up an indirect free-kick,"

Liberia coach Ansumana Keita has promised to inflict more pain on Bafana Bafana when the two countries meet on Tuesday, 28 March.

You know it’s tough in Africa, so they had to adapt, and we knew that we would suffer.” We kept our calm, defended well,” Keita added. We are going to play, no matter what happens, we will play,” said Keita after the match on Friday. We will compete, and we will play them. At home, we are prepared.” Liberia coach Ansumana Keita has promised to inflict more pain on Bafana Bafana when the two countries meet on Tuesday, 28 March.

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has issued an apology following his behaviour after his side drew 2-2 with Liberia in a crucial AFCON qualifier on Friday.

And let's be clear again that I still believe in the team and that I want to go with them to the Afcon next year in Côte d’Ivoire. And that, yeah, that left me with a lot of emotions and I left at 2-2, went immediately to the dressing room. “It has been the same (goal) since I got to South Africa. It was not right, but I think that people can understand in such circumstances when you are taking that decision.” "When you see the game, it was clear that we were the better team. "I did not fulfil my media obligations, and I want to apologise for that.

'I think I'll have to lower my expectations a little further again,' wrote one Tweep about Bafana Bafana and Robert Marawa seemingly agreed.

ALSO READ: A clip of the team during a training session was shared on Twitter this week by their official page which left many people wondering whether or not they are ready for the games to begin.

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has apologised for his behaviour after South Africa's shocking performance against Liberia on Friday and has reaffirmed his ...

“And let’s be clear again that I still believe in the team and that I want to go with them to the Afcon next year in Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast). The game will kick off at 6pm SA time. It was not right, but I think that people can understand in such circumstances when you are taking that decision.”

Beleaguered Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has apologised for his poor behaviour after his team squandered a two-goal lead in their Africa Cup of ...

And that, yeah, that left me with a lot of emotions and I left at 2-2, went immediately to the dressing room. “It has been the same (goal) since I got to South Africa. "I did not fulfil my media obligations and I want to apologise for that. It was clear that we had a lot of chances. [Tau surely won’t have another wasteful outing in Liberia return leg](/sport/soccer/bafana/bafanas-percy-tau-surely-wont-have-another-wasteful-outing-in-liberia-return-leg-589d5796-6bda-4f2b-8b79-d9c6643088ae) [‘Hungry’ Liberia ready to feast on beleaguered Bafana in return leg](/sport/soccer/africa/watch-hungry-liberia-ready-to-feast-on-beleaguered-bafana-in-return-leg-b1f18526-7dc2-408c-a892-fd916636e9cb) [WATCH: Hugo Broos refuses to address the media after Bafana's shambolic draw](/sport/soccer/bafana/watch-hugo-broos-refuses-to-address-the-media-after-bafanas-shambolic-draw-a671d8ce-c1e3-4e28-876a-93afac939ede) [Wasteful Bafana Bafana shoot themselves in the foot and let 2-goal lead slip against Liberia](/sport/soccer/bafana/wasteful-bafana-bafana-shoot-themselves-in-the-foot-and-let-2-goal-lead-slip-against-liberia-b545b299-70e4-498e-a6a9-fc492e12848e) [The key to growing talent is investing in schools football pleads Pitso](/sport/soccer/the-key-to-growing-talent-is-investing-in-schools-football-pleads-pitso-mosimane-b22a853d-a3fd-4d58-8952-2c2832c497c8) [Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos happy to have a fully fit Percy Tau at camp](/sport/soccer/bafana/bafana-bafana-coach-hugo-broos-happy-to-have-a-fully-fit-percy-tau-at-camp-ca7cf9d5-e019-4231-951f-acd81ec912a2) Earlier today, Broos, in an interview with Safa media, apologised to the nation for his boorish behaviour.