Bafana Bafana kicked off their Africa Cup of Nations Group B campaign with a hard-fought 2–1 victory over Angola on Monday night. Goals from Oswin Appollis and Lyle Foster secured all three points for coach Hugo Broos, as South Africa showed resilience and character in their opening match.
Ronwen Williams (7.6)
Williams once again proved his class, making several vital saves to keep Bafana in the game during difficult moments.
Khuliso Mudau (6)
Solid at the back and contributed going forward, providing a good assist for Appollis’ opening goal.
Siyabonga Ngezana (5)
Had a tough outing and conceded the foul that led to Angola’s goal.
Mbekezeli Mbokazi (7)
One of Bafana’s standout defenders on the night. Calm under pressure and unlucky not to score after his long-range effort hit the post.
Aubrey Modiba (5)
Found it difficult dealing with Angola’s wide threat and picked up a yellow card during a frustrating evening.
Oswin Appollis (6.5)
Got Bafana off to the perfect start with his goal and worked hard on both ends of the pitch.
Siphephelo Sithole (6)
Started quietly but grew into the game as South Africa gained more control in midfield.
Teboho Mokoena (6)
Also improved after halftime, helping Bafana settle and manage the tempo better.
Sipho Mbule (5)
Struggled early on but looked more comfortable once the team found its rhythm.
Mohau Nkota (3)
Had little impact and was substituted early in the second half.
Lyle Foster (5)
Quiet for much of the match, but showed composure to score a crucial goal when it mattered most.
Impact Players (7)
Moremi made an instant impact off the bench with a key assist for Foster’s goal, while Mokwana and Aubaas helped close out the match.
Looking ahead, this performance will encourage Hugo Broos and his technical team, even though there are areas that still need improvement. With confidence boosted by an opening-match victory, Bafana Bafana will be aiming to build momentum as they continue their Group B campaign and push for a strong run at AFCON 2025.
