South Africa got their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations campaign off to a perfect start with an entertaining 2-1 win over Angola in Marrakesh on Monday night.
Bafana Bafana’s results over the past few years have earned them widespread admiration and respect across the continent — including from tonight’s opponents, Angola.
Bafana Bafana midfielder Sphephelo “Yaya” Sithole has spent close to a decade in Portugal and says he knows more than 85 percent of the Angolan national team players who are in this Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament.
Angola coach Patrice Beaumelle has shifted the spotlight onto Bafana Bafana ahead of tonight’s AFCON opener in Marrakesh, describing the bronze medallists from the previous tournament as one of the competition’s favourites.
South Africa take on Angola at the Stade de Marrakech on Monday for their opening Group B clash of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
Bafana Bafana Head of Delegation David Molwantwa has provided a camp update from Marrakech, saying the cherry on top is that they continue to boast a clean bill of health.