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Soccer-Kabini earns South Africa win over Guinea, Eritrea hold Kenya
Samukele Kabini scored the winner 13 minutes from time as Pitso Mosimane began his second stint with a victory.
- On Saturday, Pitso Mosimane began his second stint as Bafana Bafana head coach with a 2-1 victory over Guinea in their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at Orlando Stadium.
- With Hugo Broos having departed, Mosimane took charge of the 2027 AFCON campaign. Defender Ime Okon opened the scoring after South Africa forced a corner.
- Guinea equalized through Seydouba Cisse in the 67th minute, but substitute Samukele Kabini restored the lead around 10 minutes later. Yanela Mbuthuma played in Kabini, who finished low past the goalkeeper.
- This victory places South Africa at the top of their qualifying group. Bafana Bafana have climbed to 52nd in the FIFA Rankings, up from 54th after the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- The team travels to neutral Cairo on Wednesday to face Eritrea next. In the other Group D match, Eritrea held tournament co-host Kenya to a 1-1 draw in Nairobi.
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The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers continued on Saturday across the continent. South Africa picked up their first win after seeing off Guinea 2-1 at the Orlando Stadium. Bafana Bafana opened the scoring through Ime Okon after a ball into the box was diverted into his path by Sphephelo Sithole. Seydouba Cissé equalized for the visitors, […] AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Results of Match Day 3 fixtures
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Pitso Mosimane defends wasteful Bafana: ‘You can’t complain when you’re creating chances’
Following a hard-fought 2-1 win over Guinea, Pitso Mosimane targets improved efficiency in front of goal as South Africa prepare for their next AFCON 2027 Qualifier in Egypt.
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