In a thrilling friendly match held in Johannesburg on Tuesday, South Africa’s Bafana Bafana emerged victorious against the Democratic Republic of Congo with a scoreline of 1-0. The decisive moment came in the 25th minute when Lyle Foster netted a goal that would ultimately seal the win for the 1996 African Cup of Nations champions.
This victory marks a triumphant return to form for South Africa after their weekend encounter ended in an unexpected 0-0 draw against Namibia. With this result, Bafana Bafana now boasts a commendable 3-game unbeaten streak, comprising 2 wins and 1 draw. Over their last 10 games, they have demonstrated impressive consistency, recording 6 wins, 3 draws, and just 1 loss.
Looking ahead, Bafana Bafana has a significant challenge awaiting them in the form of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, set to kick off in September. They find themselves placed in Group C alongside formidable opponents like Nigeria’s Super Eagles, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Benin Republic, and Rwanda.
A notable point of interest in this group is the impending clash with Nigeria’s Super Eagles, where memories of their last encounter in the quarter-finals of the 2019 AFCON in Egypt still linger. In that memorable match, the Super Eagles emerged victorious with a late goal from William Troost-Ekong, securing a 2-1 win. Football enthusiasts will undoubtedly be eager to witness the rematch when the World Cup qualifiers commence.
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