The Bafana Bafana team against Morocco in the Afcon 2023 last 16. Image: BackpagePix
Bafana Bafana star praised by Hugo Broos
Bafana Bafana superstar Teboho Mokoena will be smiling after reading this. Here’s Hugo Broos’ rating of his quality.
The Bafana Bafana team against Morocco in the Afcon 2023 last 16. Image: BackpagePix
What a week. Bafana Bafana dumped the mighty Morocco out of the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon), last Sunday.
The result set up a quarter-final battle with Cape Verde.
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AFCON 2023: MOROCCO 0-2 BAFANA BAFANA
A goal by Orlando Pirates striker Evidence Makgopa and a fabulous free-kick by Teboho Mokoena sealed progress to the final eight.
Speaking to the media after the game, Broos saluted Mokoena.
“Teboho did a fantastic performance today [Tuesday night], he’s really the motor of the midfield and he’s good for our team also. Teboho grew also in this tournament, he became a little bit good but not like in his last games. He’s the guy who makes big distance in the game, have good passes, so, he’s a very good player and helps us a lot to do these performances,” the Broos said via SABC.
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R47 MILLION OPPORTUNITY
In addition to pride and history, Saturday’s quarter-final clash will be a R47 million match.
According to the Confederation of African Football’s (caf) new Afcon prize money, Saturday’s clash, at 22:00, between Bafana Bafana and Cape Verde, will be a R47 million match.
How? Winning the quarterfinals to qualify for the semifinals guarantees $ 2,500,000 (R47 million).
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