Bafana News Today: Czech wary of SA’s power play, Maseko on pro help that revived career & more…

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Bafana News Today: Czech wary of SA’s power play, Maseko on pro help that revived career & more…

Latest news about Bafana Bafana, in the last 24 hours, including Czech defender on meeting with South Africa, Thapelo Maseko on his international career, and more.

Dead end for Bafana Bafana if…

Czech Republic defender Jaroslav Zeleny has revealed what they expect from Bafana Bafana ahead of facing them this week.

Both sides are preparing for their meeting, which takes place on Thursday at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in the USA, with kick-off scheduled for 18:00.

Bafana lost their first game 2-0 at the hands of tournament co-hosts Mexico, while Czechia suffered a 2-1 defeat to South Korea. Zeleny says he believes the game against Bafana will be completely different from what the South Korea outing presented.

“The opponent will be typologically different. Korea had a lot of speed, South Africa has more power players,” he told the Federation’s website.

“I think the game will be a little more physical. I saw their first crazy match. Not that they would completely rush into the press and it would be a real duel. 

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos instructs his players during their match against Mexico.
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos instructs his players during their match against Mexico. Image: Imago

“It was the opening match, so maybe one team was waiting to see what the other would do. They are in a similar situation to us, and they didn’t score a goal, so they are a little worse off.

At the moment they are in last place, and they will perceive it the same way we do. It will be either or. As soon as they don’t do something to us, it will be a dead end for them. We need to prepare better than them and win the match.

Bafana Bafana in Atlanta for Czech date

Bafana Bafana arrived in Atlanta, Georgia in the USA in the early hours of Wednesday, ahead of their second match of Group A against Czechia at the Atlanta Stadium on Thursday.

Maseko on professional help that saved career

Bafana Bafana attacker Thapelo Maseko, on the professional help that was also crucial to revive his career, and today, he’s at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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