Bafana Bafana defeated the top-ranked team in Africa, Morocco, by a score of 2-0 on Tuesday, January 30th. This victory saw players such as Amrabat, Ziyech, and Hakimi returning to their clubs.
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| Evidence Makgopa scoring the goal against Morocco |
Goals from Evidence Makgopa of Orlando Pirates and Teboho Mokoena from Dstv Champions Mamelodi Sundowns secured the win, with Mokoena scoring an impressive injury-time free kick. This victory advanced Bafana Bafana to the quarterfinals of the competition.
Despite winning 2 of their previous 5 encounters against Cape Verde, Bafana Bafana has suffered losses in their last 2 matches against the same Cape Verde side. As a result, they may not consider themselves as favorites for their upcoming match on Saturday, February 3rd, at 22:00.
Bafana Bafana advances to the AFCON quarterfinals, where they will confront one of the top contenders. Although numerous fans underestimated Cape Verde's chances, most Bafana Bafana supporters anticipate a challenging match. The prevailing belief is that the team capitalizing on the most opportunities will move on to the next round.
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| Themba Zwane |
Bafana Bafana and Cape Verde have only met a few times in recent years, and historical outcomes do not bode well for Bafana Bafana advancing to the next round of the tournament. The entire nation is backing Broos's team to make it to the final after many years of falling short in this competition.
This will mark the first encounter between Cape Verde and Bafana Bafana since Cape Verde's upset victory over Bafana Bafana in the World Cup Qualifiers held in Durban, where Cape Verde emerged victorious in both home and away games, leading to Bafana Bafana finishing last in the group during the 2018 World Cup qualifiers.
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| Broos Bafana Bafana Boss |
South Africa and Cape Verde have similar head-to-head records, but Cape Verde's two consecutive wins in their recent meetings could boost their confidence for the Africa Cup of Nations finals clash on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at 22:00 South African time.
Many fans consider Bafana Bafana as favorites to defeat the rising island nation in terms of quality and competitiveness. This team has not lost a game in the competition, having already played against strong teams like Ghana and Egypt.
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| Ryan Mendes of Cape Verde. |
Hugo Broos' Bafana Bafana will need to perform at their peak to be the first to defeat Pedro Brito's team in this year's AFCON. Here are three Cape Verde players to watch when the teams meet in Yamoussoukro on Saturday night at 22:00 South African time. The 34 year-old Ryan Mendes, who has scored two goals in the tournament, including a crucial late winner against Mauritius, is a player that Bafana Bafana should keep an eye on.
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| Bebe the former Manchester United player of Cape Verde |
Bebe, a 33-year-old former Manchester United player who began playing for Cape Verde three years ago, was signed by Alex Ferguson at Manchester. He later moved to Spain, where he currently plays for Rayo Vallecano. In the AFCON tournament against Mozambique, he has scored two La Liga goals and one free kick goal in a 3-0 victory.
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| Garry Rodrigues of Cape Verde. |
Another player well-known to Bafana Bafana supporters is Garry Rodrigues, who scored two impressive goals against them in the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers at Moses Mabhida Stadium. Rodrigues' brace led to the defeat of Baxter's Bafana Bafana and dashed their hopes of participating in the 2018 World Cup.
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| Themba zwane of Bafana Bafana |
Bafana Bafana possess considerable talent, despite the absence of their main striker Lyle Forster due to psychological issues during his time with Burnley. In his place, Mamelodi Sundowns Playmaker Themba Zwane has excelled in the current tournament, earning two man of the match awards and contributing three goals in just four matches.
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| Teboho Mokoena of Bafana Bafana |
Another standout player from Mamelodi Sundowns is midfielder Teboho Mokoena, who displayed confidence and skill on the field against top AFCON nations. Mokoena notably scored a spectacular free kick goal against Morocco, eliminating them from the tournament. Additionally, Percy Tau remains a formidable threat to any defense, showcasing his skill and impact in matches against top-tier opponents.
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