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Bafana fans slam Yaya Sithole after costly mistake and a Red Card against Mexico

Bafana Bafana supporters took to social media in frustration after midfielder Sphelelo Sithole was blamed for Mexico’s opening goal in the FIFA World Cup opener at the Azteca Stadium. South Africa were already under pressure in the early minutes, with Mexico creating a big chance from their first corner. Raúl Jiménez met a sharp pass inside the box and fired a first-time shot toward the bottom left corner, but captain Ronwen Williams produced a …

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Sphephelo "Yaya" Sithole will hardly forget its premiere in the 2026 World Cup. South Africa's midfielder was one of the main protagonists of the defeat of the Bafana Bafana against Mexico (2-0), although for reasons quite different from what he would have liked.Just nine minutes had passed when Sithole made a serious mistake in the balloon exit. A bad control on the balcony of the area allowed Mexico to regain possession and Julián Quiñones to …

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The South African broke the news in Johannesburg, South Africa on Thursday, June 11, 2026.
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