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‘Among Africa’s top three’: Guinea coach highly praises Bafana Bafana
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- Sep 27, 2026, 9:04 AM UTC
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Men's national soccer team
The South Africa national soccer team represents South Africa in men's international soccer and is run by the South African Football Association, the governing body for soccer in South Africa. Nicknamed Bafana Bafana, the team plays at various stadiums around the country. The team, a member of both FIFA and the Confederation of African Football (CAF), is one of the most well-supported national sides in Africa, and are recognised by their traditional green and gold kits.
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Guinea coach Paulo Duarte rates Bafana Bafana among the top three teams in Africa, praising their technical quality and depth after a 2-1 AFCON qualifier defeat.