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Picture courtesy (Goal.com) Bafana Bafana celebrates three points win against Zimbabwe’s Warriors.
(The Post News)- Bloemfontein Stadium witnessed an exhilarating rise as South Africa’s national team, Bafana Bafana, levelled up from fourth place to second in Group C. They maximized their winnings with a triumphant three points in a match against Zimbabwe’s national team Warriors on Tuesday,June 11.
The likes of Iqraam Rayners were able to record their name on the score board after scoring opening goal just a few minutes of first half.
The Zimbabwean warriors were able to answer with an equalizer of wolves’ fantastic play named Tawanda Chirewa.
For Bafana Bafana, Thapelo Morena, freshly from the bench, proved to be a game-changer. His impact was immediate, completely altering changing the game after coming on as a substitute in the second half.
While the game was still on score of 1-1, Morena managed to record about two goals.
These goals came very crucial as it helped the team to lead with two goals and as the result the match was won by the favourite South African national team.
Judging from the crowds excited screams at the stadium, Bafana Bafana team impressed fans with their performance. Morena, who delivered a stellar performance, was deservedly named man of the match.
The win by South African national team meat that they have now has raised their standard in the World Cup qualifiers for Group C.
After playing four matches and collecting seven points, they are now in second place, just behind Rwanda. Both teams have equal points, but South Africa’s goal difference of +2 compared to Rwanda’s +1 separates them in the standings. Group C also includes national teams from Benin, Lesotho, Nigeria, and Zimbabwe.
The match between Bafana Bafana and Warriors had many highlights and supporters did not disappoint with their turn out as the stadium was full in anticipation to see these teams take each other on.
Amidst high anticipation, Mofokeng’s debut for the national team was eagerly awaited by fans. His celebration of the call-up couldn’t have been more spectacular as he clinched victory for Orlando Pirates in the Nedbank final, netting against the nation’s top goalkeeper, Rowan Williams.
According to South African national players, the mandate was crystal clear, collect all three points.
This determination stemmed from the frustration of having their points shared in their previous match against the Eagles – Nigeria’s national team.
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