South Africa Faces Zambia in a Thrilling Cosafa Cup Semifinal Showdown

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On Friday, South Africa’s national football team, Bafana Bafana, will face Zambia in the Cosafa Cup semifinals at [King Zwelithini Stadium](https://capetown.today/food-dialogues-2023-a-platform-for-thoughtful-dialogue-on-the-future-of-our-food-system). The match promises to be thrilling and high-stakes, with both teams looking to secure a spot in the finals.

South Africa Secures Top Spot in Group A

South Africa’s impressive performance in their match against Eswatini secured their top spot in Group A. Forward Tshegofatso Mabasa scored two goals, leading the team to victory and securing their spot in the semifinals.

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Coach Morena Ramoreboli Makes a Significant Impact on Bafana Bafana

Interim coach Morena Ramoreboli has impressed fans and pundits alike with his strategic and timely substitutions. His decisions have made a significant impact on the team’s performance, with new players stepping up to the challenge when called upon.

Mabasa Shares His Thoughts on the Tournament

Expressing his satisfaction with the team’s performance thus far, Mabasa shared his thoughts on the tournament after the match against Eswatini. He stated that the team has started to get the momentum they need to win the Cosafa Cup and that the mood in the camp has been positive since they met about a week ago.

Bafana Bafana’s Predicted Starting Lineup

Bafana Bafana’s predicted starting lineup for the match against Zambia is as follows: Barr, Sikhakhane, Allan, Mohamme, Lakay, Mthethwa, Human, Mogaila, Kapinga, Rayners, and Mabasa.

All Eyes on King Zwelithini Stadium

As anticipation builds for this crucial showdown, all eyes will be on King Zwelithini Stadium come Friday. With a talented roster and a coach dedicated to making the right decisions at the right time, Bafana Bafana fans have high hopes for their team’s chances in the Cosafa Cup semifinals.

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Tumi Makgale is a Cape Town-based journalist whose crisp reportage on the city’s booming green-tech scene is regularly featured in the Mail & Guardian and Daily Maverick. Born and raised in Gugulethu, she still spends Saturdays bargaining for snoek at the harbour with her gogo, a ritual that keeps her rooted in the rhythms of the Cape while she tracks the continent’s next clean-energy breakthroughs.

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