Bafana Bafana playmaker Relebohile Mofokeng pulled the strings against South Korea.
Bafana Bafana’s 1-0 victory over South Korea will go down as one of the defining results in the country’s footballing history.
Thapelo Maseko’s second-half strike sealed a first-ever passage into the FIFA World Cup knockout stages, but the story of this landmark night goes far beyond the scoreline.
Here are five key takeaways from a historic evening in Mexico:
This was more than just a victory — it was a watershed moment for the domestic game. Bafana Bafana finished second in Group A to secure their place in the round of 32, marking the first time in history that South Africa has advanced to the knockout stages of a FIFA World Cup.
