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Bafana Bafana chase crucial away points in Egypt
30 Sep
Summary
- South Africa faces Eritrea on neutral ground in Cairo.
- Kenya is guaranteed a spot, leaving one place for others.
- Several key players are absent due to injuries for Bafana.
Bafana Bafana will play Eritrea in Cairo on Wednesday, aiming to secure vital away points. This match follows their recent 2-1 home victory over Guinea, which established a two-point lead in Group D. The qualifier is being held on neutral territory in Egypt, as Eritrea lacks a suitable venue.
Kenya has already secured its place in the tournament, meaning the competition for the single remaining qualification spot is intense among South Africa, Eritrea, and Guinea. Coach Pitso Mosimane is still working to build team cohesion in his second tenure.
South Africa will remain in Cairo after this match to play a friendly against Egypt on October 4th. Bafana Bafana faces challenges with several key players unavailable due to injuries, including center-back Mbekezeli Mbokazi and right-back Khuliso Mudau.
