500 games, 50 opponents, 50th in FIFA rankings, 5-0: Pitso 2.0 marks Bafana milestone with a 5.0
Relebohile Mofokeng scored twice as South Africa marked their 500th match since readmission to international football with a 5-0 win over Eritrea in Cairo.
Pitso Mosimane's Bafana Bafana began their quest to qualify for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) with a 2-1 win over Guinea and a 5-0 drubbing of Eritrea. The South African coach expressed his satisfaction with the strong start to his second tenure, stating he would build on the foundation laid by Hugo Broos. Bafana began their campaign on September 26th with a 2-1 victory over Guinea, scoring through defenders Ime Okon and Samukele Kabini.
In their subsequent match against Eritrea on September 30th, the Bafana players showcased their superior prowess, defeating the minnows 5-0. Relebohile Mofokeng scored twice, while Sphephelo Sithole, Iqraam Rayners, and Luther Singh also found the net. However, Eritrea had already hit the woodwork before Bafana took control. Mosimane praised his team's performance and highlighted the importance of maintaining a strong foundation as they continue their Afcon qualification journey.
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