US EditionMbule and Nkota steal the show as Bafana crush Zambia
South Africa scored three first-half goals with key assists from Sipho Mbule as they prepare for AFCON 2025, boosting confidence before the tournament next month.
- On Saturday, Bafana Bafana defeated Zambia 3-1 at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha in a friendly ahead of AFCON 2025 next month.
- Coach Hugo Broos experimented with the starting XI, offering fringe players opportunities and making a surprise defensive tweak by replacing Aubrey Modiba with Samukelo Kabini as part of final preparations before the Marrakech Stadium campaign on December 22.
- Mohau Nkota changed the game by scoring his first-ever Bafana goal and supplying the corner for Sphephelo Sithole's header, while Sipho Mbule provided two assists and dominated play.
- The win immediately raises South Africa's confidence ahead of next month's AFCON in Morocco, as Hugo Broos 'ticked important boxes' confirming core partnerships and bench quality.
- Looking ahead, Bafana Bafana aim to improve on last year's third-place finish as they chase a first AFCON title since 1996, while Zambia will return home aware of a tough Group A that includes Morocco, Mali and Comoros despite Barbra Banda's late consolation.
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Mbule and Nkota steal the show as Bafana crush Zambia
Bafana Bafana produced a dominant performance, sweeping aside Zambia 3–1 in Gqeberha in a friendly match to prepare for the AFCON 2025 tournament next month. Oswin Appollis opened the scoring in the 41st minute, Mohau Nkota got the second on 61 minutes, before Sphephelo Sithole made it 3-0 in the 68th minute. Zambia’s Barbra Banda grabbed a consolation in the 91st minute. BAFANA BAFANA 3-1 ZAMBIA Coach Hugo Broos made a surprise tweak at the bac…
Broos positive ahead of AFCON in Morocco - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos believes his team will be able to carry their winning momentum into next month’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in Morocco. Broos says his team is almost ready for the continental football showpiece in north Africa scheduled to run from December 21st to January 18. A lot is expected from South Africa ahead of the tournament after they managed to win a bronze medal in Ivory Coast two years ago. Despite win…
International Friendly: Sipho Mbule Stars For Bafana In 3-1 Vicotry Over Zambia
Johannesburg – Sipho Mbule earned the man-of-the-match award for his sterling contribution in Bafana Bafana’s 3-1 victory over Zambia in an international friendly at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha. The South Africans thrilled their fans on Saturday, 15 November 2025, with goals from Oswin Appollis, Mohau Nkota, and Sphephelo Sithole, assisted by Mbule. Here is that goal from Appollis.. pic.twitter.com/6BX57brH1A— Bafana Bafana (@BafanaB…
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