South Africa’s national team dominates South Sudan in Cape Town with a 3-0 win to finish unbeaten in AFCON qualifiers

South Africa’s national team dominates South Sudan in Cape Town with a 3-0 win to finish unbeaten in AFCON qualifiers

South Africa’s national football team, Bafana Bafana, celebrated a resounding 3-0 victory against South Sudan, securing their position as Group K leaders in the 2025 AFCON qualifiers.

The match, held at the DHL Cape Town Stadium, saw the team finish their campaign with an unbeaten record under the guidance of Belgian coach Hugo Broos.

Let’s delve into the key moments that defined this remarkable encounter.

Ronwen Williams Reaches a Career Milestone

The match was extra special for captain Ronwen Williams, who earned his 50th cap for Bafana Bafana.

Affectionately known as “Ronza,” Williams has come a long way since his debut ten years ago, which was a tough 5-0 loss to Brazil.

His journey from that challenging start to leading South Africa to an undefeated qualification campaign is a testament to his growth as a player and a leader.

Electrifying Atmosphere in a Sold-Out Stadium

Football fever was at its peak as fans filled the DHL Cape Town Stadium to capacity.

All 40,000 tickets were snapped up well before kickoff, creating an electric atmosphere.

Supporters turned out in droves, draped in green and gold, to cheer their team to victory.

The stadium buzzed with energy as Bafana Bafana delivered a performance to remember.

Early Goals Set the Tone

The game’s pace was set early on, with Mamelodi Sundowns’ Iqraam Rayners opening the scoring just seven minutes into the match.

Orlando Pirates’ Patrick Maswanganyi doubled the lead in the 22nd minute, putting South Africa firmly in control.

Sundowns midfielder Teboho Mokoena sealed the deal with a penalty in the 50th minute, ensuring a commanding win for the home side.

A Record-Breaking Qualification Campaign

Bafana Bafana etched their names in the history books with this campaign.

Scoring 16 goals, the team set a new record for their highest tally in an AFCON qualifying round.

Their defensive effort was equally impressive, conceding just five goals across six matches.

This achievement underscores the team’s balanced performance on both ends of the pitch.

What’s Next for Bafana Bafana?

With the qualifiers behind them, South Africa now sets its sights on the AFCON tournament.

The momentum from their undefeated run will undoubtedly boost their confidence as they prepare to face Africa’s best teams.

Fans will eagerly await to see if Hugo Broos and his squad can replicate their qualification success on the grand stage.

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