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Sundowns midfielder Mokoena declares that 'Bafana's real AFCON starts now' as Modiba flags biggest concern

South Africa remains on course to lift the continental title as they prepare for a more demanding last-16 clash against the Indomitable Lions at Al Medina Stadium on Sunday. It is a big test for Hugo Broos’ side, with their title credentials set to be put through the sternest of examinations against the seasoned Cameroonians. A positive result would further underline South Africa’s growing belief that they can go all the way and win Afcon for the first time since 1996.

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GOAL's 2026 New Year predictions

It has been a memorable year in South African football, marked by plenty of excitement and several major achievements. Bafana Bafana qualified for both the Africa Cup of Nations and the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The junior national teams played in major international tournaments and flew the country’s flag high.

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Ruled out of AFCON? Broos explains why Bafana duo are unlikely to play

With South Africa up for what is a do-or-die clash against Zimbabwe, Broos has revealed the chances of two stars in the squad playing are incredibly limited. South Africa need at least a draw in order to keep their AFCON dream alive, and that means the usual tried and tested will likely get deployed. With eyes keen to see who Broos will line up for the Warriors game, the Belgian has already pointed out the players that are unlikely to play.

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Broos to make big Mbule decision as Pirates star struggles to shine for Bafana at AFCON

The Buccaneers playmaker arrived in Morocco with expectations high on him to step in for Themba Zwane who did not make it to the continental football showpiece. But he is yet to reproduce the form that earned him a place in the national team squad doing duty in North Africa. This comes after the coach’s attempts to identify Zwane’s replacement in Patrick Maswanganyi have so far failed.

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2025 AFCON: Zimbabwe vs Bafana - Preview, Kickoff time, TV channel & squad news

The regional rivals are clashing in a high-stakes encounter, each hoping to win and seal a place in the Round of 16. The stakes are even higher for the Warriors, as they need a straight victory to reach the knockout stage, while for Bafana, at least a draw will be enough for them to progress. With just a point needed for the 1996 Champions, coach Hugo Broos is confident his charges will get the job done despite the pressure on their shoulders.

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Ex-EPL star encourages Zim 'South Africa can be beaten' as Broos delivers warning - 'Bafana are super motivated'

Months after clashing in a 2026 World Cup qualifier, Bafana and the Warriors are set to face off in another crucial duel. Each need points and should win their last AFCON group match when they will meet on Monday. This game is made even more spicy because the nations are neighbours and rivals in the regional competition, COSAFA, but this time around they clash on a bigger platform and in a game that carries a lot of continental stakes.

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Broos revisits Mbokazi's transfer 'I'll be very angry if he ruins his career' after ex-Pirates star stopped Salah

The Bafana coach has stressed that the young defender is already ripe to test himself in a well-established and developed competition like the leagues in Europe. The experienced tactician was not particularly impressed when the defender completed a move to Major League Soccer just before the AFCON finals began. Giving an example of how Mbokazi played against the Pharaohs, the Belgian insisted his defender needs better competition.