Bafana Bafana Face Early Africa Cup of Nations Exit in Morocco, Supercomputer Predicts
- Bafana Bafana have been predicted not to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco by a supercomputer
- South Africa are going into the competition unbeaten under Hugo Broos, but will have to overcome other favourites
- Social media users also shared their thoughts on Bafana Bafana's chances of winning the tournament in North Africa
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Bafana Bafana have been projected to be among the favourite teams to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), but an advanced supercomputer projects a far less favourable outcome.
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South Africa are placed in Group B, where they will battle Egypt, Angola, and Zimbabwe for a place in the next round of the competition. They will kick-start their campaign against the Palanca Negras of Angola on Monday, December 22, 2025.
Egypt leads the group in third place across Africa, ahead of Bafana Bafana in 11th, while Angola and Zimbabwe trail in 18th and 36th spots, respectively.
Bafana Bafana placed third at the last edition of the competition and are also coming off a successful FIFA World Cup qualification, marking their first appearance at the global showpiece since 2002.
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AFCON's early exit predicted for Bafana
South Africa are expected to advance from their group and reach the Round of 16, but their journey is likely to come to an end in the quarterfinals, based on projections.
Based on projections generated by an AFCON supercomputer run by betting analysts at BookmakersCameroun.com, Bafana Bafana are forecast to suffer a heavy 4–0 defeat to tournament hosts Morocco, falling short of the semi-finals.
According to the supercomputer, Hugo Broos' men are expected to secure second place in their group and then beat Gabon with a 2-0 scoreline in the Round of 16.
In the same vein, former Bafana Bafana skipper Bongani Khumalo has urged all South Africans to support the national team at AFCON, praising coach Broos for reigniting passion and love for the team, and wished the players the best, emphasising that the tournament is both a platform to showcase their talent and an opportunity to become part of an important chapter in South African football history.
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He added that he wishes every player the very best, noting that the tournament offers a prime opportunity to showcase their talent. More importantly, it presents an opportunity to contribute to a significant chapter in South African football history.
Here is what social media users are saying about Bafana Bafana's chances of winning the competition in Morocco.
Lebo Jood said:
"Last 8…and absolutely anything can happen from the last 8…they could go all the way."
Osama wrote:
"The 1996 team had 0.009% to win but..."
Mabetwa Simon shared:
"All the way, our boys must believe in themselves, period."
E_phela commented:
"If we were to be honest with ourselves, we'd admit that this team does not have what it takes. Is like sending Sekhukhune to CCL and expecting they would even make it to the groups. But Bafana supporter, I remain."
Phatela Makoae added:
"They will end the tournament without being defeated."
Broos shares Bafana's AFCON target
Briefly News also reported that Broos has shared Bafana Bafana's target at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco this December.
The former Cameroon national team coach set the record straight after his team was put under pressure to win the tournament this year.
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