Bafana Bafana critical but stable after 1-1 draw with Czechia

Tomas Soucek of Czechia is challenged by Bafana Bafana's Relebohile Mofokeng during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A match at Atlanta Stadium.

THANKS to an inspired performance by winger Thapelo Maseko, Bafana Bafana registered their first goal in the 2026 Fifa World Cup in Atlanta. Maseko's efforts drew a penalty for Bafana and Teboho Mokoena slotted home to hand Bafana a draw late in the second half.

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Bafana Bafana critical but stable after 1-1 draw with Czechia

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