South Africa Overview

The Tshwane giants' veteran centre-back has admitted that while the Premier Soccer League season brought plenty of heartbreak for the Brazilians, their continental success has wiped the slate clean. Despite watching rivals sweep the domestic trophies, the former Bafana Bafana international believes Masandawana secured the ultimate prize.

The former national team captain has come out strongly in defence of the Burnley star. The 25-year-old forward has found himself under intense scrutiny from a frustrated South African fanbase after his costly penalty miss against Nicaragua, coupled with a dip in form since the Africa Cup of Nations. However, with the global stage fast approaching, legendary former skipper Khune has dismissed the growing criticism, calling for patience and backing the under-fire striker to rediscover his sharp edge when it matters most.

Here GOAL brings you all the details of the friendly match between Hugo Broos' Bafana Bafana and Rudolph Speid's Reggae Boyz. The last time these sides met was 16 years ago when they played a in South Africa's warm-up for the 2010 global tournament.

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