Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos says Mali’s physical strength was their biggest downfall and difference in the second half as they collapsed to a 2-0 defeat in their opening 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) game, played at the Amadou Gon Coulibaly stadium in Korhogo, Côte d’Ivoire last night.
As one of the most experienced players in the team, Bafana Bafana vice-captain Percy Tau says the moment of missing a crucial penalty during last night’s 2-0 loss to Mali at the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament, still hurts.
Bafana Bafana conceded two second-half goals in the space of six minutes to lose 2-0 to Mali in their Africa Cup of Nations opening match.
As one of the key players in this Bafana Bafana squad, vice-captain Percy Tau has spoken proudly about the difficulties that this team is always ready to go through to make the nation proud.
When Bafana Bafana kick-off their 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign against Mali in a Group E game this evening (8pm, 10pm SA Time), the experience of a technical bench that has lifted this trophy will weigh in heavily.
Cameroon's Samuel Eto'o has thrown a spotlight on Bafana Bafana, expressing bewilderment at their persistent struggles in the Africa Cup of Nations.