18/06/2026
ON foreign sports:Mokoena rescues Bafana s World cup hopes.
For much of Thursday night, South Africa appeared to be heading towards a second consecutive defeat at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Instead, a late moment of composure from Teboho Mokoena ensured Bafana Bafana remain firmly in the fight for a place in the knockout stages, Cape {town}Etc reports.
This comes after the midfielder converted an 83rd-minute penalty to secure a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Czechia at Atlanta Stadium, handing South Africa a valuable point in Group A and breathing fresh life into their campaign.
Bafana were falling behind inside the opening six minutes after Michal Sadilek finished off a well-worked Czech move, leaving Ronwen Williams with little chance.
South Africa’s evening got off to the worst possible start when Czechia capitalised on a quick attacking sequence to take the lead before many supporters had settled into their seats.
Yet unlike their opening World Cup defeat to Mexico, which saw South Africa start the tournament on the back foot, Bafana gradually found their rhythm and began to grow into the contest..
Oswin Appollis looked lively in attack, while Khuliso Mudau repeatedly threatened down the right flank.
Although clear-cut opportunities remained scarce, South Africa began asking more questions of the Czech defence as the first half progressed.
Teboho Mokoena also came close before the interval, sending a powerful effort over the crossbar as Bafana searched for a route back into the contest.
Bafana were falling behind inside the opening six minutes after Michal Sadilek finished off a well-worked Czech move, leaving Ronwen Williams with little chance.
South Africa’s evening got off to the worst possible start when Czechia capitalised on a quick attacking sequence to take the lead before many supporters had settled into their seats.
Yet unlike their opening World Cup defeat to Mexico, which saw South Africa start the tournament on the back foot, Bafana gradually found their rhythm and began to grow into the contest..
Oswin Appollis looked lively in attack, while Khuliso Mudau repeatedly threatened down the right flank.
Although clear-cut opportunities remained scarce, South Africa began asking more questions of the Czech defence as the first half progressed.
Teboho Mokoena also came close before the interval, sending a powerful effort over the crossbar as Bafana searched for a route back into the contest.
Bafana were falling behind inside the opening six minutes after Michal Sadilek finished off a well-worked Czech move, leaving Ronwen Williams with little chance.
South Africa’s evening got off to the worst possible start when Czechia capitalised on a quick attacking sequence to take the lead before many supporters had settled into their seats.
Yet unlike their opening World Cup defeat to Mexico, which saw South Africa start the tournament on the back foot, Bafana gradually found their rhythm and began to grow into the contest..
Oswin Appollis looked lively in attack, while Khuliso Mudau repeatedly threatened down the right flank.
Although clear-cut opportunities remained scarce, South Africa began asking more questions of the Czech defence as the first half progressed.
Teboho Mokoena also came close before the interval, sending a powerful effort over the crossbar as Bafana searched for a route back into the contest.
Bafana were falling behind inside the opening six minutes after Michal Sadilek finished off a well-worked Czech move, leaving Ronwen Williams with little chance.
South Africa’s evening got off to the worst possible start when Czechia capitalised on a quick attacking sequence to take the lead before many supporters had settled into their seats.
Yet unlike their opening World Cup defeat to Mexico, which saw South Africa start the tournament on the back foot, Bafana gradually found their rhythm and began to grow into the contest..
Oswin Appollis looked lively in attack, while Khuliso Mudau repeatedly threatened down the right flank.
Although clear-cut opportunities remained scarce, South Africa began asking more questions of the Czech defence as the first half progressed.
Teboho Mokoena also came close before the interval, sending a powerful effort over the crossbar as Bafana searched for a route back into the contest.
Bafana were falling behind inside the opening six minutes after Michal Sadilek finished off a well-worked Czech move, leaving Ronwen Williams with little chance.
South Africa’s evening got off to the worst possible start when Czechia capitalised on a quick attacking sequence to take the lead before many supporters had settled into their seats.
Yet unlike their opening World Cup defeat to Mexico, which saw South Africa start the tournament on the back foot, Bafana gradually found their rhythm and began to grow into the contest..
Oswin Appollis looked lively in attack, while Khuliso Mudau repeatedly threatened down the right flank.
Although clear-cut opportunities remained scarce, South Africa began asking more questions of the Czech defence as the first half progressed.
Teboho Mokoena also came close before the interval, sending a powerful effort over the crossbar as Bafana searched for a route back into the contest.
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