Blast from the past: Last-gasp Mayo goal seals Bafana win over Costa Rica

Today in SA sport history: October 11

10 October 2023 - 21:44

1997 — Shaun Bartlett scores in the 40th minute to give Bafana Bafana a 1-0 lead in a friendly against France in Lens, but the hosts reply twice in the second half through Stephane Gulvarc’h and Ibrahim Ba to secure victory. ..

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