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Bafana Bafana and Atlas Lions Set to Clash in AFCON Qualifier

The South African national football team, Bafana Bafana, is preparing to face off against Morocco’s Atlas Lions in an Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match. This encounter is scheduled for 17 June at the FNB Stadium and presents an opportunity for Bafana Bafana to test their skills against one of the continent’s top football teams.

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The Importance of the Match

Although both teams have already secured their spots in the AFCON tournament, this upcoming game is significant. It marks the ninth meeting between Bafana Bafana and the Atlas Lions since their first encounter in 1998. The head-to-head record between the two teams is currently balanced, with each team having two wins and four drawn matches. However, South Africa has not managed to beat Morocco in the past 21 years.

Previous Encounters

The Atlas Lions have been successful in their recent encounters with Bafana Bafana, winning their last two games. In their most recent meeting, they won 2-1 on South African soil during the initial phase of the current qualifying campaign. South Africa’s last victory against Morocco was in the 2002 AFCON in Mali, where they won 3-1.

The Teams

The Atlas Lions, who made it to the semi-finals of the 2022 World Cup, are expected to field a talented squad for the upcoming match. Key players such as Hakim Ziyech, Achraf Hakimi, and Youssef En-Nesyri are likely to make an appearance on South African soil. Meanwhile, Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos is well aware of the challenge his team faces against the formidable Moroccan side.

Ticket Sales and Expectations

Ticket sales for the match have been modest, but a significant turnout is anticipated at the FNB Stadium. A passionate and supportive audience would surely boost the morale of Broos’ squad as they seek to make a statement against the Atlas Lions. This AFCON qualifier offers Bafana Bafana an invaluable opportunity to assess their strengths and weaknesses ahead of the continental championship.

As preparations continue, football fans eagerly anticipate the highly anticipated showdown between Bafana Bafana and the Atlas Lions. Both teams are eager to showcase their prowess, promising a captivating spectacle for football enthusiasts across the continent. A competitive performance against the accomplished Moroccan side could serve as a crucial building block for the team’s future success.

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Lerato Mokena is a Cape Town-based journalist who covers the city’s vibrant arts and culture scene with a focus on emerging voices from Khayelitsha to the Bo-Kaap. Born and raised at the foot of Table Mountain, she brings an insider’s eye to how creativity shapes—and is shaped by—South Africa’s complex social landscape. When she’s not chasing stories, Lerato can be found surfing Muizenberg’s gentle waves or debating politics over rooibos in her grandmother’s Gugulethu kitchen.

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