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What the yellow card saga taught Bafana's Mokoena about being a good teammate

There were few positives from Bafana Bafana's three-point FIFA World Cup qualifying points deduction, but being in the centre of the storm taught Teboho Mokoena a lesson about his own, and others', mental health.

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Hugo Broos encourages Bafana Bafana not to fear Salah, Marmoush

Broos said his team's focus will be on putting Egypt in difficult situations, while acknowledging that this game will be a lever higher than their tournament opener against Angola.

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South Africa vs Egypt - Bafana look to repeat AFCON 2019 upset of Salah's Pharaohs

Bafana Bafana are underdogs for Friday's Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group B clash with Egypt in Agadir, but the memory of their 2019 round of 16 upset of the Pharaohs is still fresh in their memory.

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      AFCON Day 4: Cameroon earn derby win over Gabon; victories for Algeria, Ivory Coast

      Cameroon put their chaotic tournament build-up behind them to beat Gabon while Algeria, Ivory Coast and Burkina Faso also earned victories.

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      Manchester United vs Newcastle: Can Amorim win without Bruno Fernandes?

      AFCON absences, Aston Villa's title hopes, questions over Kobbie Mainoo and more talking points ahead of Aston Villa's clash with Manchester United.

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      Manchester United are in the market for a midfielder, with at least seven names are under consideration. But which one would fit best?

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        A look at the highlights, top plays and news from the three games on the day around the NFL.

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        Nigeria at AFCON 2025: Lookman, Iwobi impress in opener; Osimhen, Nwabali don't

        Nigeria showed all the qualities that could lead them to AFCON triumph; and all the frailties that could lead to an early exit.

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        AFCON Day 3: Nigeria, Senegal, Tunisia win big; DR Congo in VAR controversy

        Four former champions began their AFCON campaigns with victories on Tuesday.

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