Bafana Bafana Secure Quarter-Final Spot in WAFCON
Bafana Bafana have secured a spot in the WAFCON quarter-finals after a 1-0 win over Burkina Faso in Casablanca. Thembi Kgatlana scored the only goal of the game midway through the first half at the Stade Moulay Rachid.
The win sees Bafana Bafana finish top of Group C, with a league standing of 2nd in the WAFCON, 4 points, 1 win, 1 draw, and 1 loss from 3 games, with a recent form of LWDL.
What's Next for Bafana Bafana?
Bafana Bafana will now face the hosts Morocco in the quarter-finals. The tournament debutantes Malawi would progress with a draw against Zambia in Rabat, while defending champions Nigeria need to beat Egypt.
The Road to the Semi-Finals
The four sides who reach the semi-finals also claim a berth at the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil, while the four losing teams will head to a play-off for two spots at an inter-confederation qualifier.
Coach Desiree Ellis' Reaction
"I've got to give credit to the players," said South Africa coach Desiree Ellis after the game. "It wasn't pretty but sometimes it doesn't have to be pretty. We stuck to our task defensively and we were organised."
Recent Form
Bafana Bafana's recent form is 1 win, 2 draws, and 2 losses, with their last result being a 0-1 loss to Canada on 28 June 2026. They are 5 points behind leaders Mexico in the title race.
Goals Scored and Conceded
Bafana Bafana have scored 2 goals and conceded 3 goals this season, with a goal difference of -1.
Image Prompt
A photorealistic image of a Bafana Bafana player in a green jersey with a white collar, with a black pair of shorts, and black boots. The player is in the act of scoring a goal, with a ball flying towards the goalpost. The image is taken with a 50mm f/1.4 lens, with a shallow depth of field, and a floodlight rim light. The player's face is visible, with a determined expression, and the ball is in sharp focus.
