US EditionBafana Bafana held to a draw by Panama despite dominating play
Oswin Appollis scored for South Africa as coach Hugo Broos tested lineups in the first of two World Cup friendlies against Panama, ending in a 1-1 draw.
- On Friday, Bafana Bafana drew 1-1 with Panama in a Fifa World Cup preparatory friendly at Moses Mabhida Stadium, with winger Oswin Appollis scoring for the home side.
- Coach Hugo Broos deployed Ime Okon, Khulumani Ndamane, Khuliso Mudau, and Aubrey Modiba in defense, while Themba Zwane made his first start in 17 months alongside Tebogo Mokoena and Siphephelo Sithole in midfield.
- The midfield pairing of Sithole and Teboho Mokoena struggled to link play effectively, while Lyle Foster missed numerous scoring chances and defender Okon impressed with calm aerial prowess.
- Bafana will face Panama again on Tuesday evening at Cape Town Stadium for the second of their back-to-back friendlies to continue World Cup preparations.
- Ahead of the Fifa World Cup in the USA, coach Broos will refine his tactical plans, continuing to rely on Appollis, who has now tallied seven goals for the national team.
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