The Bafana Bafana match against Congoa Brazzaville could almost be defined as the national football teams ‘Springbok Moment’ as they pounded the net with 5 goals, As everyone is saying about the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium and the Gqeberha fans; “Hulle Weet Nie Wat Ons Weet Nie!”
Note to other teams and other sporting codes: There is something in the Gqeberha air that brings victory after victory…
This is what other newspapers had to say:
In the News Today: Teboho Mokoena was the star of the show on Friday evening as the South African anchor scored a brace to contribute to a clinical 5-0 win over Congo at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth).
The Group K clash saw Bafana Bafana play host the Congo side that was desperate for a result, but was met by a ruthless host that was…continue reading HERE.
In the News Today: Goals were the order of the day in Friday’s set of 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers as the likes of South Africa, Senegal, Cameroon and Ivory Coast won big on matchday three.
Bafana Bafana ended their latest AFCON qualifier gameweek in 2nd position in Group K following a 5-0 win against Congo at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Friday night.
Hugo Broos’ charges were in the mood to entertain the Gqeberha fans this week as goals by Teboho Mokoena…continue reading HERE.
In the News Today: Bafana Bafana midfielder Themba Zwane will achieve a milestone should he play against Congo Brazzaville in a crunch 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha tonight.
The midfielder will earn his 50th cap should he face the visiting Congolese side in this Eastern Cape city on Friday, 11 October 2024. Zwane, alongside captain Ronwen Williams (46 caps) and Percy Tau (also 46 caps), is one of the most experienced players in the team seeking to qualify for the continental tournament to be held in Morocco next year.
The Tembisa-born midfielder initially came into the picture when he made his Bafana Bafana debut in 2014 in a clash against Australia when the nations played to a 1-1 draw in a friendly international, coming off the bench wearing jersey number 8 to replace Ayanda Patosi… continue reading HERE.
In the News Today: Captain and goalkeeper Ronwen Williams returned between the sticks after he missed last month’s 2-2 home draw against Uganda and 3-2 win away against South Sudan due to injury.
At the back, Broos has gone with Mudau, who has played less than 15 minutes in Sundowns’ past five matches, at right-back; Grant Kekana and Rushwin Dortley at centreback and Aubrey Modiba at left-back.
In central midfield, Broos fielded Mokoena, who has not played over the past five matches for Sundowns, and Brazilians teammate Bathusi Aubaas, who replaces injured Sphephelo Sithole.
Zwane and Foster are the striking partners.
Bafana XI: Ronwen Williams — Khuliso Mudau, Grant Kekana, Rushwin Dortley, Aubrey Modiba — Elias Mokwana, Bathusi Aubaas, Teboho Mokoena, Oswin Appollis — Themba Zwane, Lyle Foster.. continue reading HERE.
In the News Today: Bafana Bafana moved one step closer to 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification after thrashing Congo Brazzaville 5-0 at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Friday evening.
It was an evening to remember in Gqeberha for South Africa and one to forget for the visitors who only arrived last night ahead of their AFCON qualifier.
And Hugo Broos’ side took them to the sword with Teboho Mokoena, who dominated headlines in the build up to the game scoring two goals in the opening half hour, which was nearly marred by fans who invaded the pitch.
The first came from a header from Oswin Appollis corner, the second, receiving the ball from the diminutive winger, with a first touch to die for, before smashing a thunderous half-volley into the far corner past a flailing Christoffer Mafoumbi.
But three supporters managed to invade the pitch with lax… continue reading HERE.
In the News Today:Teboho Mokoena scored twice as South Africa thumped the Red Devils at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium to go top of Group K in the 2025 Afcon qualifiers.
- Bafana hosted Congo-Brazzaville in Gqeberha
- They won 5-0 with Mokoena grabbing a brace
- Broos’ side is now top of Groupo K continue reading HERE.
In the News Today: Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has reiterated that they cannot afford to underestimate Congo-Brazzaville based on the challenges they have been going through back home. continue reading HERE.
In the News Today: Congo national football team head coach Issac Ngata explained the reasons behind the delayed arrival of his team in South Africa after they finally landed in the afternoon yesterday and trained at the match venue. continue reading HERE.
In the News Today: This was Teboho Mokoena’s party. As such, he brought two moments of sheer excitement that two incidents of ‘untoward joy’ from the fans nearly ruined it.
Mokoena scored a brace as Bafana Bafana hammered Congo Brazzaville 5-0 in their first leg of back-to-back Afcon qualifiers at a buzzing Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium last night.
Bathusi Aubaas, Lyle Foster and Iqraam Rayners completed the rout which has now seen Bafana only needing a win in Congo on Tuesday to reach the 2025 Afcon finals.
The people of Gqeberha came out in numbers, filling up the venue to the rafters, albeit two pitch invasion incidents, after Mokoena’s goals, nearly becoming disastrous.
Mokoena was the main act for this game given his performance from start to finish. Hence, he was duly the Man of the Match and given a standing ovation when he was withdrawn.
Mokoena displayed…continue reading HERE.
In the News Today: South Africa watched as Congo left the field during the 2025 African Cup of Nations, Qualifier match between South Africa and Republic of Congo at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on October 11, 2024 in Gqeberha, South Africa.
Bafana Bafana’s AFCON qualifier against Congo-Brazzaville was stopped in the first half.
The referee called the game to a half just after Bafana had doubled their lead through Teboho Mokoena’s second goal.
Read: Starting XI: Bafana v Congo, Zwane Reaches Milestone
SABC Sport have reported that the game had been halted due to supporters invading the pitch.
A few fans had invaded the field for both goals in the first…continue reading HERE.
In the News Today: South Africa’s national soccer team, Bafana Bafana, is all set to take on Congo Brazzaville in a highly anticipated 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier. The match will be held at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha on Friday, 11 October 2024, at 7 PM. This crucial game will be the first of two encounters, with the return match scheduled for Tuesday, 15 October 2024, in Congo.
After a week of intense training in Gqeberha, the South African squad appears to be in top form and fully prepared to face their Congolese opponents. The team, led by coach Hugo Broos, has been focused on improving their game following less-than-ideal performances in… continue reading HERE.
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Biltong – seasoned strips of dried meat. Similar to beef jerky (but much tastier!), this is the spicy, cured snack eaten at rugby matches. It is usually made from beef, game and even ostrich.
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Fun South African Fact: South African Dr. Christiaan Barnard performed the world’s first heart transplant on 3 December 1967 at Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town. The groundbreaking surgery was carried out on Louis Washkansky and Dr. Barnard was assisted by a large and exceptional team of surgeons, nurses and technicians. One of Dr. Barnard’s assistants was Hamilton Naki, a black laboratory assistant who had worked previously as a gardener and went on to work in the animal laboratory at the University of Cape Town. He had assisted Dr Barnard with research leading to the transplant. In the apartheid days, Naki had no access to higher education due to his race. Despite being unable to access formal training, he learned from and assisted university researchers and went on to do amazing work.