South Africa’s national football team, Bafana Bafana, has kicked off their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a thrilling 2-1 win over Angola.
This victory marks the country’s first opening match win in 21 years, setting the tone for a promising tournament.
The match, played at Stade de Marrakesh in Morocco, saw Bafana take an early lead through Oswin Appollis in the 21st minute.
However, Angola dominated the first half, creating more scoring opportunities and equalizing in the 35th minute.
Despite being pegged back, Bafana regrouped and took control of the game in the second half.
Tshepang Moremi came close to scoring, but the goal was ruled out after VAR intervention.
The breakthrough finally came in the 73rd minute, with Lyle Foster scoring the winner and sparking wild celebrations.
Bafana’s win is a significant boost for their Group B campaign, and they will look to build on this momentum in their next match.
The team’s bronze medal finish in Ivory Coast last year has clearly given them the confidence and drive to succeed.
As the tournament progresses, all eyes will be on Bafana as they aim to replicate their past successes and bring glory to South African football.
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