News24 Bathathe Bafana: South Africa's World Cup Journey

Bathathe Bafana: Ep 3 - Up next, Namibia! Voice of Afcon Mark Gleeson dissects crucial match

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Bafana Bafana, as they've always had since 2006, fluffed their opening game lines in losing 2-0 to Mali in Korhogo on Tuesday night.

Percy Tau missed an 18th-minute penalty before goals from Hamarai Traore and Lassine Sinayoko buried Hugo Broos' side, condemning Bafana to a fourth loss in six opening games in 18 years.

News24 Sport's Khanyiso Tshwaku, Tashreeq Vardien and Njabulo Ngidi discussed the boys' performance.
19 Jan 2024 English South Africa Soccer · Sports News

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