Bafana Bafana ready for Tunisia in Afcon knockout stages
The South African national football squad is ready for their first knockout stage match on Tuesday, January 30.
In a press conference held on Monday, Coach Hugo Broos and midfielder Sphephelo Sithole addressed a packed room of journalists, generating heightened anticipation for Bafana Bafana’s Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16 clash against Morocco in Côte d’Ivoire.
Coach Broos expressed confidence in the team’s preparation, acknowledging the challenge posed by Morocco, who had an impressive World Cup run in Qatar.
“We beat them in Johannesburg, and that gives us hope and confidence. But this is a different time and tournament, and some players are different too. So we cannot think for a minute that it will be the same, certainly not,” Broos remarked, emphasizing the dynamic nature of the upcoming encounter.
Highlighting the significance of their previous victory against Morocco, Broos’s words were accompanied by a cautionary tone, emphasizing the uniqueness of the current situation.

The coach acknowledged the evolving circumstances and the different players involved in the Round of 16 showdown.
Captain Ronwen Williams echoed the sentiment, urging South Africans to rally behind the team as they face Morocco in San Pedro, with hopes of progressing to Bouake and then Abidjan.
Williams called for unwavering support, emphasizing the collective nature of the endeavor: “I would like to urge all South Africans to stand by us through thick and thin. Like every other team, we need support, and this means everything. This sacrifice we make is not only for us but also for everyone back home too. It is our goal to make you proud.”
The air is thick with anticipation, mirroring the fervor surrounding this high-stakes encounter.