{
  "id": 19849705,
  "title": "Bafana Bafana player ratings v Kenya",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/bafana-bafana-player-ratings-v-kenya",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-13T18:50:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Citizen",
    "slug": "the-citizen",
    "url": "https://www.citizen.co.za/sport/soccer/bafana-bafana-player-ratings-v-kenya/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bafana Bafana were compelled to a 2-2 draw against Kenya in their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at the Orlando Amstel Arena. Ronwen Williams received a rating of 5/10, indicating he wasn't at his best, particularly regarding the penalty. Thabang Matuludi also scored a 5/10, praised for his positive approach but criticized for his inability to finish in promising situations. Ime Okon, who conceded a penalty leading to Kenya's equalizer, received a 5/10. Olwethu Makhanya and Aubrey Modiba each got a 6/10 for their performances, Makhanya for a solid defensive game and Modiba for his forward runs. Sphephelo Sithole received a 6/10 for his comfortable outing, enjoying most of the possession. Teboho Mokoena, who usually performs at a higher standard, scored a 6/10 due to his limited impact in the final third. Relebohile Mofokeng, the Belgian-based attacker, was South Africa's standout player with an 8/10 rating as he scored a goal and nearly scored a second. Oswin Appollis and Iqraam Rayners each received a 7/10, the former for his impressive performance and the latter for his contributions until his substitution. Tshepang Moremi and Lyle Foster each got a 5/10, Moremi for his underwhelming outing and Foster for providing the necessary bite to the team up front after Mofokeng's goal. Puso Dithejane received a 5/10 for his minimal impact after coming off the bench, while Tashreeq Matthews and Cassius Mailula came on too late to be rated.",
  "summary": "Mofokeng was comfortably Bafana's best player on the pitch, scoring on familiar territory.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "IOL",
        "title": "LIVE! Bafana Bafana gear up for battle against Benni's Kenya",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/live-bafana-bafana-gear-up-for-battle-against-bennis-kenya",
        "published": "2026-11-13T14:02:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "SABC News",
        "title": "Kenya hold Bafana to a draw",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/kenya-hold-bafana-to-a-draw",
        "published": "2026-11-13T18:24:13.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}