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Bafana Bafana Heartbreak: Elimination from COSAFA Cup Despite Victory

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South Africa's rollercoaster ride at the COSAFA Cup ends in disappointment despite a 1-0 win over Eswatini. Find out more here!

South Africa's hopes at the 2024 COSAFA Cup took a dramatic turn as Bafana Bafana faced a shocking elimination despite securing a hard-fought 1-0 victory over eSwatini in their final Group A clash. The tournament hosts, led by Helman Mkhalele, put up a valiant effort that fell short of securing a spot in the semi-finals. South African Football Association (SAFA) acknowledged the team's progress but expressed disappointment at their early exit.

Coach Helman Mkhalele had high hopes for a goal-filled encounter against Eswatini, employing his bold 'helicopter football' strategy. Despite the win, Bafana Bafana's dreams were shattered as they bid farewell to the competition at the group stage. The match was not short of excitement with Thabang Sibayoni's early goal in the 3rd minute, a standout moment in South Africa's COSAFA Cup journey.

In a bittersweet twist, South Africa's victory over Eswatini was not enough to avoid their elimination based on goal difference. The team's journey, marked by triumphs and setbacks, showcased their resilience and potential for the future. Coach Mkhalele expressed pride in his youthful squad, highlighting their dedication and promising prospects for upcoming tournaments.

The fans witnessed a rollercoaster of emotions as Bafana Bafana's COSAFA Cup campaign came to an abrupt end despite their win. The tournament served as a platform for showcasing South Africa's football talent on a regional stage, leaving a lasting impact on the players and supporters alike.

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Bafana Suffer COSAFA Cup Shock - iDiski Times (iDiski Times)

Tournament hosts South Africa suffered heartbreak after crashing out of the 2024 COSAFA Cup despite their 1-0 win over minnows eSwatini at the Nelson.

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Cosafa Cup: Bafana Bafana's struggles continue as the hosts bow ... (Goal.com)

Helman Mkhalele's team secured a 1-0 win over Eswatini in their final Group A clash, but it wasn't enough to advance to the Cosafa Cup semi-finals.

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Youthful COSAFA team, work in progress - SAFA.net (South African Football Association)

2 July 2024 - The South African Football Association (SAFA) is pleased with the progress made by the youthful South African men's national team led by ...

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Bafana crash out of Cosafa Cup despite victory (HeraldLIVE)

A hard-fought 1-0 victory by Bafana Bafana against Eswatini was not enough as the hosts were dumped out of the Hollywoodbets Cosafa Cup at the Nelson ...

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Bafana Bafana crash out of Cosafa Cup despite win over Eswatini (Johannesburg Sunday World)

Bafana Bafana has been eliminated from the Cosafa Cup, despite beating Eswatini 1-0 at their last Group A match at the Nelson Mandela stadium.

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Bafana bow out of Cosafa Cup despite win over Eswatini | SuperSport (SuperSport)

South Africa have bowed out of the 2024 Cosafa Cup despite a 1-0 win over Eswatini at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Tuesday afternoon.

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Goal and summary of South Africa 1-0 Eswatini in Cosafa Cup (VAVEL.com)

Best moments of South Africa 1-0 Eswatini, corresponding to Matchday 3 of the Cosafa Cup. Goal in the 3rd minute by Thabang Sibayoni.

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PREVIEW: Helman Mkhalele wants a 'lot of goals' as Bafana Bafana ... (Hollywoodbets Sports Blog)

Bafana Bafana Hollywoodbets COSAFA Cup coach Helman Mkhalele plans to use helicopter football against Eswatini in a bid to get South Africa to the ...

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Bafana Bafana knocked out of Cosafa Cup at group stage (Independent Online)

South Africa beat Eswatini 1-0 at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium yesterday but could not avoid being eliminated via goal difference. Mozambique finished as the ...

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Mkhalele proud of his players after COSAFA Cup journey - SAFA.net (South African Football Association)

2 July 2024 - Coach Helman Mkhalele's youthful South African men's national team beat Eswatini at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium but could not progress to ...

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Bafana kicked out of Cosafa Cup despite unbeaten run (SowetanLIVE)

Bafana Bafana were eliminated from the Cosafa Cup despite winning 1-0 against Eswatini in their final Group A match at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium yesterday.

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Bafana Dumped Out Of Cosafa Cup (Leadership Newspaper)

Bafana Bafana defeated Sihlangu Semnikati thanks to an early goal from Thabang Sibanyoni, but they only came home in second place in Group A thanks to.

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COSAFA Cup journey ends for Stellies quartet – Stellenbosch ... (Stellenbosch FC)

Stellenbosch FC's Thabo Moloisane, Athenkosi Mcaba, Devin Titus, and Antonio van Wyk will return home this week after South Africa were eliminated from the ...

Bafana Bafana exits COSAFA Cup despite victory over Eswatini ... (POWER 98.7)

Bafana Bafana's 1-0 victory against Eswatini in their final group stage match was not enough to secure their advancement to the semi-finals.

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SA bow out of Cosafa Cup, Group C on knife edge (African Football)

Thubelihle Mavuso of Eswatini challenged by Thabang Matuludi of South Africa during the 2024 Hollywoodbets COSAFA Mens Championship match between South ...

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Semifinal line-up complete at HOLLYWOODBETS COSAFA Cup 2024 (COSAFA |)

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