Bafana Bafana
2024 - 11 - 14Bafana Bafana Qualifies for AFCON Without Breaking a Sweat!
Afcon 2025 Africa Cup of Nations - AFCON Qualification - Bafana Bafana - Congo Brazzaville - Hugo Broos - Shaun Bartlett - South Sudan - AfconGuess who took a shortcut to glory? Bafana Bafana qualifies for AFCON 2025 without kicking a ball!
In a delightful turn of events that left fans buzzing with excitement, Bafana Bafana has officially secured their spot in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament! Yes, you read that right! They clinched their ticket to the tournament without even breaking a sweat on the pitch, thanks to the unexpected loss of Congo Brazzaville to South Sudan in what can only be described as a shocker of a game. While South Africans brace for the final match against Uganda, it’s safe to say that some euphoric celebrations are already underway, piquing the nation’s spirits for the upcoming continental showdown.
Bafana Bafana, under the astute guidance of coach Hugo Broos, has proven to be a formidable force in African football, making history by qualifying for back-to-back AFCON tournaments for the first time since 2015. As the first South African coach to achieve this remarkable feat, Broos has not only lifted the team's performance but has also reignited a sense of hope and pride among fans who have long-awaited such accomplishments. Former national player Shaun Bartlett has even chimed in, stating, "Third place is nice, but we’re aiming higher!" With encouraging words like that, it’s clear that the team is focused and eager to elevate their game even further.
The celebrations are set to continue since Bafana Bafana's qualification means they can approach their next matches with a sense of reassurance, knowing their place in the prestigious tournament is secure. The team now turns its eyes toward the AFCON 2025 championship, where they will aim to leave a mark and prove their worth against some of the continent's best. Who knew that watching Congo brazenly drop the ball could bring so much joy to the South African public? It’s football’s version of someone else doing the heavy lifting while you get all the credit!
As Bafana Bafana gears up for the AFCON journey, here are some interesting tidbits. Did you know that the last time South Africa won the Africa Cup of Nations was in 1996 when they hosted the tournament? The victory not only boosted national pride but also paved the way for an exciting era in South African football. Additionally, the next AFCON tournament will take place in Ivory Coast, which promises a vibrant atmosphere and incredible footballing action. South Africa's fans will be hoping for a performance that makes history, once again proving that in football, sometimes all you need is a bit of luck – and a solid team behind you!
Bafana qualify for Afcon finals without kicking a ball (SowetanLIVE)
Just when Bafana Bafana were gearing up for Friday's penultimate Group K qualifier against Uganda in Kampala, they have qualified for next year's finals in ...
Bafana qualify for Afcon: Congo's shock loss to South Sudan puts ... (TimesLIVE)
Hugo Broos becomes the first South Africa coach to reach Nations Cup finals back to back.
'Third place is nice, but...': Bartlett backs Bafana to better Afcon ... (News24)
Bafana Bafana legend Shaun Bartlett hailed current head coach Hugo Broos, who has led South Africa to a second consecutive Africa Cup of Nations tournament ...
Bafana Bafana qualify for back-to-back Afcon tournaments after ... (Goal.com)
Bafana Bafana secures a spot in Afcon 2025 following Congo's defeat, ensuring Hugo Broos stays on as coach.
Bafana Bafana secured an AFCON spot following Congo's defeat ... (POWER 98.7)
Bafana Bafana have officially secured their spot in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament after an unexpected turn of events in their qualifying ...
Bafana Bafana qualify for Afcon after South Sudan stun Congo (Johannesburg Sunday World)
Bafana Bafana has already booked their ticket to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after Congo Brazzaville succumbed to a shock 3-2 loss.
Bafana Bafana qualify for 2025 AFCON (CapeTown ETC)
Hugo Broos's Bafana Bafana have officially qualified for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after Congo Brazzaville's 3-2 loss to South Sudan on ...
Here's how Bafana Bafana qualified for Afcon without kicking a ball (The South African)
Bafana have secured back-to-back Afcon qualification for the first time since 2015. No calculators neeeded for their last two matches.
Breaking: Bafana Qualify For AFCON - iDiski Times (iDiski Times)
Bafana Bafana have qualified for back-to-back AFCON after Congo Brazzaville failed to beat South Sudan at Juba Stadium Hugo Broos' side qualified for the.
We have to beat Uganda – Broos after Bafana qualify for AFCON ... (South African Football Association)
15 November 2024 - Bafana Bafana have qualified for next year's Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) without kicking a ball. The South African senior men's ...
How Broos modified Bafana's sixes: 'We are not intimidated' in ... (News24)
Key to Bafana Bafana's resurgence under coach Hugo Broos has been the make-up of the midfield, which is built on having players with a physical presence and ...
DUE CREDIT: Broos gets his name into Bafana history (KickOff.com)
For all the different opinions on Hugo Broos, the Belgian gaffer has now achieved what no other Bafana Bafana coach ever managed while in charge of the ...
Bafana Bafana face tough battle against Uganda in Afcon qualifiers ... (Daily Maverick)
Bafana Bafana and coach are out to clip the wings of the Uganda Cranes and qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
Bafana Line-Up: Two Returnees Set To Start? (SNL24)
Two players who have made a return to the Bafana Bafana squad are likely to feature in Hugo Broos' starting line-up for the penultimate 2025 Africa Cup of ...
Bafana, Proteas, Boks: A week of pressure and hope (Independent Online)
It has been a difficult week for South African sport. Despite the Springboks beating Scotland by 17 points in Edinburgh last Sunday, they received criticism ...
Uganda vs Bafana Bafana Preview: Kick-off time, TV channel ... (Goal.com)
GOAL gives you the details to follow South Africa's 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against the Cranes on Friday.
Bafana Bafana seek top spot in AFCON qualifier against Uganda ... (POWER 98.7)
Despite already securing qualification following Congo's recent defeat to South Sudan, head coach Hugo Broos is determined to see his side finish first. “We ...
Predicted Bafana Bafana XI vs Uganda: Afcon secured, time to have ... (The South African)
Bafana Bafana have secured their place at Afcon 2025 in Morocco. We could see a relaxed, entertaining display against Uganda.
LIVE | Afcon qualifier: Uganda v Bafana Bafana | Sport (News24)
LIVE scoring, commentary and match report of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier between Uganda and Bafana Bafana in Kampala on Friday.
Fraud accused Danny Jordaan salutes Bafana Bafana after Afcon ... (Independent Online)
Bafana Bafana qualified for the continental showpiece with two matches to spare after bottom-placed South Sudan defeated Congo 3-2 on Thursday.
Qualified! Bafana Bafana have less pressure as South Africa sealed ... (Goal.com)
Mamelodi Sundowns form a huge part of Bafana Bafana, but some have been off form. Will they step up in the 2025 African Cup of Nations qualifiers?
The 'real deal' — despite Bafana Bafana's painful past with foreign ... (Daily Maverick)
Bafana Bafana qualified for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with two matches to spare, thus enhancing coach Hugo Broos's already solid reputation since he ...
Bafana Name Starting XI To Face Uganda (Soccer Laduma)
Bafana Bafana take on Uganda in their penultimate 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Friday afternoon.
Bafana Bafana vs Uganda: LINE-UP ANNOUNCED (The South African)
Starting lineup: Ronwen Williams; Aubrey Modiba; Rushwin Dortley; Grant Kekana; Khuliso Mudua; Teboho Mokoena; Bathusi Aubaas; Elias Mokwana; Themba Zwane ...
Bafana Starting XI vs Uganda Announced - iDiski Times (iDiski Times)
Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has announced his starting XI for this afternoon's penultimate 2025 AFCON Qualifiers clash against Uganda. Broos' side.
Dortley delight at Bafana Bafana Afcon qualification (Kaizer Chiefs)
The South African national team qualified for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations without kicking a ball on match-day five of their Group K qualification ...
Bafana outclass Cranes to go top of Group K | SuperSport (SuperSport)
South Africa claimed a well-deserved 2-0 win over Uganda in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group K match at the Mandela National Stadium in ...
Bafana Bafana beat Uganda in dead rubber Afcon qualifier (Independent Online)
South Africa now hold top spot on 11 points and can secure a better seeding at Afcon if they also win their final qualifier against South Sudan on Tuesday ...
Bafana Bafana secure 2-0 victory over Uganda in AFCON qualifier (FARPost)
Bafana Bafana secure a 2-0 victory over Uganda in their CAF AFCON qualifier on Friday afternoon at the Nelson Mandela National Stadium.
Player ratings: Super subs give Bafana boost they need in best ... (News24)
Bafana Bafana produced their best travelling performance in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers to secure a 2-0 win over Uganda on Friday afternoon at ...
Tito Scores As Unbeaten Bafana Top Of AFCON Group - iDiski Times (iDiski Times)
Bafana Bafana moved top of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying group with a 2-0 win over Uganda at the Mandela National Stadium on Friday.
Explore the last week
- 2024 - 11 - 21, 3 topics across 19 articles.
- 2024 - 11 - 20, 16 topics across 154 articles.
- 2024 - 11 - 19, 25 topics across 345 articles.
- 2024 - 11 - 18, 15 topics across 127 articles.
- 2024 - 11 - 17, 17 topics across 240 articles.
- 2024 - 11 - 16, 37 topics across 462 articles.
- 2024 - 11 - 15, 26 topics across 277 articles.