It’s a crazy, tricky group but Bafana scent rare World Cup chance
South Africa’s growing confidence was displayed again with their 1-1 draw against Nigeria in Uyo on Friday night
09 June 2024 - 21:59
It may be materialising into a ridiculously tricky group and, yes, there are seven matches remaining, but the start to the 2026 World Cup qualifying round-robin stage has left Bafana Bafana with a real opportunity for a rare qualification to the global showpiece...
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