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Deon Hotto targets Bafana Bafana's scalp as historic AFCON Knockout phase beckons

A few days ago, he was the architect of Namibia’s first-ever win at the African Cup of Nations (AFCON), now Orlando Pirates multifunctional player Deon Hotto makes it known that they are gunning for Bafana Bafana.

Innocent Maela of Orlando Pirates during the DStv Premiership match between SuperSport United and Orlando Pirates at Peter Mokaba Stadium on December 23, 2023 in Polokwane, South Africa.

Innocent Maela - Knowing Namibian players can work to Bafana Bafana’s advantage

Orlando Pirates captain Innocent Maela suggests facing Namibia, a team that includes players that play in the Premier Soccer League in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast could contribute to Bafana Bafana’s success.

Minister of Sport, Arts, and Culture Zizi Kodwa

Zizi Kodwa - Bafana Bafana will bounce back and make the nation proud

Minister of Sport, Arts, and Culture Zizi Kodwa does not doubt that Bafana Bafana will bounce from their defeat against Mali and stand a good chance to advance to the second round of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

Peter Shalulile

Namibia striker Peter Shalulile working on finishing ahead of Bafana test

Namibia striker Peter Shalulile has goals on his mind as he prepares to face South Africa on Match Day two of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

Siyanda Xulu, SA captain during the South Africa men's national soccer team training session and press conference at Moses Mabhida Stadium on November 17, 2023 in Durban, South Africa.

Siyanda Xulu still confident Bafana Bafana will make the AFCON Knockout stage

With Bafana Bafana aiming to redeem themselves after the disappointment of losing the opening game against Mali, centre-back Siyanda Xulu is still confident about the chances of progressing to the second round.

South Africa Manager Hugo Broos directs his team during the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations group stage match between Mali and South Africa at Amadou Gon Coulibaly Stadium on January

Hugo Broos pins the loss on Mali's physicality and missed penalty

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.

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