{"id":37908,"date":"2026-06-24T10:51:35","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T08:51:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.channelafrica.co.za\/channelafrica\/?post_type=news&p=37908"},"modified":"2026-06-24T10:51:35","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T08:51:35","slug":"expert-backs-sa-soccer-team-ahead-of-south-korea-clash","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.channelafrica.co.za\/channelafrica\/news\/expert-backs-sa-soccer-team-ahead-of-south-korea-clash\/","title":{"rendered":"Expert backs SA soccer team ahead of South Korea clash"},"content":{"rendered":"
South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) News Sports Producer Thando Mxoli has expressed confidence in Bafana Bafana’s ability to produce a positive result in their upcoming\u00a0Federation of Association Football (FIFA) World Cup group-stage clash against South Korea.<\/div>\n
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He says provided the team remains disciplined in its tactical approach and capitalises on the strengths of its players.<\/div>\n
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Mxoli says the team has shown encouraging signs in recent performances and will be looking to build on that momentum as it continues its World Cup campaign.<\/div>\n
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He believes maintaining the team’s established formation and playing style will be key to achieving success on the international stage.<\/div>\n
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According to Mxoli, the players will also be motivated by the opportunity to prove that they are capable of progressing further in the tournament.<\/div>\n
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He says the encounter against South Korea is expected to be an intriguing contest, with both teams likely to approach the match determined to secure a favourable result and improve their chances of advancing to the knockout stages.<\/div>\n
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Bafana Bafana will take on South Korea on Thursday at Estadio BBVA in Monterrey, Mexico, in what is expected to be a closely contested FIFA World Cup group-stage fixture.<\/div>\n
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–Bomkazi Malobola–<\/div>\n
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