Bafana Bafana coach Pitso Mosimane has set his sights on securing a major trophy for South Africa, aiming to build on the legacy of his predecessor Hugo Broos. The national team’s last competitive victory came in 1996 when they won the Africa Cup of Nations. Since then, they have struggled to reach the same heights, with their closest finish being the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations where they reached the semi-finals. Mosimane, now in his second stint as coach, is determined to change this narrative.
Ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Guinea, the team has been preparing intensively. The Gauteng MEC for Education, Sport, Arts and Culture, Lebogang Maile, visited the camp to motivate players and staff. This qualifier marks the start of Bafana Bafana’s campaign for the tournament, which will be hosted by Tanzania and other nations. The match against Guinea is seen as a crucial test for Mosimane’s new strategy.
Nigeria, meanwhile, also faces a qualifier against Guinea-Bissau, with the Super Eagles’ camp in full swing. The competition for AFCON 2027 is shaping up as a tough one, with several teams vying for a place in the final stages. As the qualifiers begin, the focus remains on preparation, strategy, and the hope of breaking the long drought of success for both teams.
