Orlando Pirates midfielder Thalente Mbathe scored a late minute winner to help Bafana Bafana claim a 3-2 victory over South Sudan.
qualifiers with a disappointing 2-2 draw against Uganda at home, Hugo Broos’ men needed a win to get their campaign back on track., who conceded a silly goal against The Cranes on Friday. Making his debut for Bafana, the Orlando Pirates keeper was beaten as early as the 15th minute from a spot kick.
Just as it looked like Bafana would play to another draw, the Pirates midfielder unleashed a left-foot shot to beat the Sudanese keeper. This was the second time in a space of days that Mbatha scored a late goal for Bafana. He did so against Uganda last Friday. “Two games, two vital 95th-minute goals for Thalente Mbatha – in the space of four days. What a way to announce yourself to international football.” tweeted @Lorenz_KO.Bafana Bafana are on four points on the Group K log following their 3-2 win over South Sudan in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers on Tuesday.
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