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.
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