Bafana Bafana play to a morale-boosting draw with Ivory Coast
Bafana Bafana showed character and resolve as they played to a 1-1 draw with Ivory Coast in Abidjan on Tuesday night.
Hugo Broos had challenged his team to rise from their dismal performance against eSwatini at FNB Stadium on Friday. They did so in style, frustrating an expectant crowd and making one of the favourites for the Africa Cup of Nations next year, and the tournament hosts, look pedestrian. In fact, the draw felt like a letdown for Bafana, who created enough chances to slaughter the Elephants only to be let down by poor finishing.
Bafana showed their intentions early into the match, taking the lead just eight minutes into this game through Themba Zwane's brilliance. The Bafana playmaker linked up with his Mamelodi Sundowns teammate Teboho Mokoena to pierce open the hosts' defence and give Bafana the lead. That goal gave Bafana an extra bounce in their step, looking more at home than the Ivoirians, who used this match to fine-tune their preparations to host the continent.
Despite putting a star-studded line-up, Ivory Coast were made to sweat by the team they have only beaten once in their eight meetings. That win came at the 2019 Afcon, with Bafana winning two of those games and the other five ending in these draws. This draw would have boosted Bafana's confidence in a challenging international window where the team looked to be taking steps back rather than building on the solid foundation they have laid.Who we choose to trust can have a profound impact on our lives. Join thousands of devoted South Africans who look to News24 to bring them news they can trust every day. As we celebrate 25 years, become a News24 subscriber as we strive to keep you informed, inspired and empowered.
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