Bafana Bafana Assistant Coach Speaks On AFCON Draw – Eduzim News

Bafana Bafana Assistant Coach Speaks On AFCON Draw

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South Africa’s assistant coach, Helman Mkhalele, admitted that his team was hoping to avoid being drawn into the same group as Zimbabwe for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

Bafana Bafana were placed in Group B alongside Zimbabwe, Angola, and Egypt during the draw, which took place in Rabat, Morocco, on Monday evening.

Ahead of the draw, Mkhalele spoke to SABC Sport, expressing his preference: “If I had to choose, I wouldn’t want South Africa to be in the same group as Zimbabwe, and possibly Nigeria or Benin, as we’re already facing them in the World Cup qualifiers.”

After the draw paired South Africa with Zimbabwe in Group B, Mkhalele remarked, “It’s not a huge surprise that we were drawn with Zimbabwe. We know each other well, and it’s a tough group. All the teams in the group have improved, so it will be a challenge. We aim to build on the momentum from the last edition.”

South Africa finished as second runners-up in the 2023 AFCON, after claiming victory in the third-place playoff.


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