Bafana Bafana out of CHAN after losing to Angola

By Samantha Allen

Published: September 4, 2022 | 5:50 PM GMT

Bafana was eliminated from the second round of the CHAN after falling to Angola at the Dobsonville Stadium on Sunday afternoon, losing 6-1 overall.

After scoring first, Bafana had a chance to qualify again, but they lost their way and ultimately lost by a lopsided margin.

Helman Mkhalele, an assistant coach for Bafana Bafana, expressed optimism before the game that the team could still turn around its first-leg defeat in the CHAN qualification round.

Last weekend, South Africa lost 2-0 to Angola in the first leg of the second round of CHAN qualifiers, and they were once more unable to compete for the entire 80 minutes on Sunday.

Due to a clause in his contract that forbids him from participating in events like the COSAFA Cup and the CHAN, Mkhalele has been in charge of the team.

About Samantha Allen

Samantha Allen is a seasoned journalist and senior correspondent at TDPel Media, specializing in the intersection of maternal health, clinical wellness, and public policy. With a background in investigative reporting and a passion for data-driven storytelling, Samantha has become a trusted voice for expectant mothers and healthcare advocates worldwide. Her work focuses on translating complex medical research into actionable insights, covering everything from prenatal fitness and neonatal care to the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare legislation. At TDPel Media, Samantha leads the agency's health analytics desk, ensuring that every report is grounded in accuracy, empathy, and scientific integrity. When she isn't in the newsroom, she is an advocate for community-led wellness initiatives and an avid explorer of California’s coastal trails.