Former Orlando Pirates and Mozambique striker Manuel “Tico-Tico” Bucuane believes Bafana Bafana have what it takes to mount a serious challenge for the Africa Cup of Nations title in Morocco.
Mozambique emerged from a gruelling encounter with Gabon at Grand Stade d'Agadir in the Africa Cup of Nations with a crucial 3-2 win, keeping their playoff qualification hopes alive.
Mozambique defender Edmilson Dove says he would like to see more COSAFA region nations follow the example set by Bafana Bafana, who have secured qualification for next year’s FIFA World Cup.
Amad Diallo scored the only goal of the game as defending champions Ivory Coast made a winning start to their Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a 1-0 victory against Mozambique.
At the age of 42, veteran Mozambican international campaigner Domingues Elias Pelembe is still going strong and defying his age and will lead his team against the champions Ivory Coast.
Stand-in Bafana Bafana captain Nkosinathi “Bhodlela” Sibisi says tonight, South Africa will see the best of Mbekezeli Mbokazi in a Bafana jersey, when he makes his debut at senior international level, during a friendly match against neighbours Mozambique in Polokwane.