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Bafana Bafana returned from the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-za/africa-cup-of-nations/68zplepppndhl8bfdvgy9vgu1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Africa Cup of Nations</a> tournament on Wednesday with players being hailed for the way they played in Ivory Coast.The team settled for a bronze medal as they came close to reaching the final, a performance above expectations after struggling for consistency before the tournament.GOAL rates how each player performed throughout the tournament and also a rating for coach Hugo Broos.<script type="application/json" data-placement="fcplayer-semantic">{"type":"fcplayer-semantic","data":{"embedCode":"//cdn.fcp.codes/embed-code-template/embed-code-template.js#SEMANTIC_5704afb8-c10b-4ba5-9cb4-d7fb6098ef90"}}</script>

Bafana Bafana Afcon 2023 player ratings: Ronwen Williams, Teboho Mokoena walk tall as Percy Tau disappoints

Ronwen Williams (9/10)The Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper was very influential and his penalty shootout heroics against Cape Verde in the quarter-finals stand out.He saved four kicks against the islanders and then went on to deny the DR Congo duo of captain Chancel Mbemba and Meschak Elia in the third-place play-off tie.Even in open play, Williams made some critical saves and was deservedly <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-za/lists/ivory-coast-player-ratings-vs-nigeria-superb-adingra-shows-up-in-afcon-title-win-but-aurier-almost-gave-it-away/blte8640095517c197b#cs6bba39e16e2fe722" target="_blank">named the best goalkeeper of the tournament.</a>Ricardo Goss, Veli Mothwa - no ratings as they did not play

GOALKEEPERS

Khuliso Mudau (7/10)This is an evergreen defender who was consistent at right-back, excellent both in defence at attack.Aubrey Modiba (7/10)Having featured in every minute of Bafana's campaign, Modiba was key on the right side of the defence and deserves a high rating.Mothobi Mvala (7/10)He arrived in Ivory Coast amid fitness issues but Mvala picked himself up and was instrumental in helping Bafana keep five clean sheets.Grant Kekana (7/10)Despite getting himself red-carded in the semi-finals against Nigeria, Kekana was a key figure in this impressive Bafana defence which performed above expectations.Siyanda Xulu (6/10)Despite being one of the most experienced players in this team, Xulu looked jittery in the opening match against Mali but gathered himself up against Nigeria and DR Congo.Nkosinathi Sibisi (6/10)The Orlando Pirates defender featured in just two games including a full match against DR Congo in which he helped the team keep a clean sheet.Nyiko Mobbie &amp; Terrence Mashego - Not much was seen from Mobbie in the 61 minutes he played across two games. Mashego can also not be rated with 24 minutes from two games under his belt.

DEFENDERS

Sphephelo Sithole (6.5/10)Yaya, as he is affectionately known, cemented his place as a holding player in the middle of the park performing more defensive duties.Teboho Mokoena (8/10)His performances sparked <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-za/lists/teboho-mokoena-bafana-bafana-and-mamelodi-sundowns-star-s-agent-opens-up-on-reported-english-premier-league-interest/blt74ea55d2e40c854d" target="_blank">rumours about Premier League interest in him</a>. The Sundowns star showed class and combined well with Sithole.Themba Zwane (6/10)More was expected from the veteran midfielder but his only standout moment was a brace against Namibia. He could have done more.Percy Tau (4/10)It was difficult to recognise the Al Ahly attacker who was clearly not himself and always in the shadow of his fellow midfielders and attackers.Thapelo Morena (6.5/10)Morena was at home both on the right and left sides of midfield where he executed himself impressively.Thabang Monare (5/10)The Orlando Pirates player made four appearances although they were cameo roles in which he could not make a huge influence.Thapelo Maseko (7/10)For a player of his age, Maseko performed well and was composed when he scored against Namibia. The 20-year-old was Bafana's youngest squad member and showed that the national team's future is secure.Jayden Adams &amp; Oswin Appollis - The 22-year-olds made cameo appearances and just like Maseko, they gave hope for the future.

MIDFIELDERS

Evidence Makgopa (5/10)The lanky Bafana striker started all seven games but found the back of the net just once. That was poor returns and with strikers being judged by the number of goals they score, Makgopa was found wanting.Zakhele Lepasa (4/10)He came on as a substitute in all the seven matches he featured in and never made any impact. Lepasa lacked confidence and seemed to be affected by the pressure to deliver.Mihlali Mayambela (4/10)Another forward who fired blanks in the five matches he played, Mayambela never provided hope for any goals.

FORWARDS

Hugo Broos (7.5/10)Few people trusted the Belgian would take Bafana to a bronze medal.Often criticised for his radical national team call-ups and ineffective tactics before Afcon, Broos showed that he was a master of tournament football.

COACH

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South Africa are now back home after an impressive outing at the continental football tournament and GOAL rates each player

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