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Soccer-Kabini earns South Africa win over Guinea, Eritrea hold Kenya
Samukele Kabini scored late after Pitso Mosimane’s substitutions as South Africa opened Group D with a 2-1 victory.
- On Saturday, Pitso Mosimane began his second stint as Bafana Bafana head coach with a winning start, leading South Africa to a 2-1 victory over Guinea in their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at Orlando Stadium.
- Defender Ime Okon opened the scoring for Bafana Bafana before Guinea hit back through Seydouba Cisse in the 67th minute, forcing the hosts to fight back in their opening Group D match.
- The substitution paid off when Samukele Kabini scored 13 minutes from time, finding the net after Yanela Mbuthuma played him through the visitor's defence to restore South Africa's lead.
- South Africa climbed to 52nd in the FIFA Rankings following the win and now sits atop their qualifying group, marking a positive start to their 2027 AFCON campaign.
- Next, Bafana Bafana travels to neutral Cairo to face Eritrea on Wednesday, with another victory potentially propelling them into the top 50 of the FIFA Rankings.
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Mosimane warns Bafana after Guinea win: ‘They will punish us’ Pitso Mosimane was pleased with Bafana Bafana’s 2-1 victory over Guinea, but the coach had one major concern after Saturday night’s AFCON qualifier. Bafana created several chances but failed to make them count. Mosimane believes that could become a serious problem against stronger opposition. “Guinea […] The post Mosimane warns Bafana after Guinea win: ‘They will punish us’ first appe…
·Zambia
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