BAFANA BEAT MOROCCO TO ADVANCE TO QUARTERFINALS

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Tebogo Mokoena of South Africa celebrates goal with teammates during the 2023 African Cup of Nations match between Morocco and South Africa at the Laurent Pokou Stadium, San Pedro on the 30 January 2024 ©SAFAMedia

South African national men’s football side, Bafana Bafana, have brought back much needed faith in them following their convincing win over Morocco on Tuesday night.

Bafana Bafana beat Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) favourites Morocco 2-0 to advance to the quarterfinals of the event at Stade Laurent Pokou on Tuesday night. Bafana advanced to the round 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations after a 0-0 draw with Tunisia last week.

Themba Zwane of South Africa tackled by Ghanem Romain Saiss of Morocco during the 2023 African Cup of Nations match between Morocco and South Africa at the Laurent Pokou Stadium, San Pedro on the 30 January 2024 ©SAFAMedia

It was a match that was viewed by the whole world, and the South African senior men’s team held their composure to put up a solid display that knocked out tournament favourites Morocco.

Mothobi Mvala and Percy Tau of South Africa challenged by Youssef En-Nesyri of Morocco during the 2023 African Cup of Nations match between Morocco and South Africa at the Laurent Pokou Stadium, San Pedro on the 30 January 2024 ©SAFAMedia

South Africa senior national star Evidence Makgopa and Teboho Mokoena scored in the second half to hand Bafana Bafana a win and a place in the quarterfinal where they will face Cape Verde on Saturday.