AFCON 2025: Bafana Bafana's Chances of Winning the Competition in Morocco
- Bafana Bafana are preparing for their opening game against Angola at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco
- South Africa last won the tournament in 1996, and for the first time in a while, they are considered favourites to win it again
- A sports journalist, while chatting with Briefly News, broke down Bafana Bafana's chances of winning the competition in Morocco
South Africa is gunning for their second Africa Cup of Nations title in Morocco after previously winning the competition 29 years ago as hosts.
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Lucas Radebe, who was part of the squad that won the competition in 1996, also shared his opinion on Bafana Bafana winning the competition.
Bafana came close to winning the tournament in the last edition in Ivory Coast but finished third, with the host nation winning it.
Hugo Broos' side is considered one of the favourites to win the 2025 edition in North Africa, with a football analyst breaking down their chances of winning.
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Bafana's chances of winning AFCON 2025
Sports journalist Uche Anuma, while speaking with Briefly News, weighed in on Bafana Bafana's chances of winning the competition ahead of other favourite nations tipped to lift the trophy.
"South Africa is clearly one of the favourites to win the competition due to their recent performance and also their excellent outing during the 2023 edition in Ivory Coast," he said.
"I think Bafana Bafana have a very good chance of winning the title this time around, but they need to be up and doing because other countries are also hungry for winning the trophy.
"Finishing third in Ivory Coast came as a surprise to many, despite not being ranked among the teams expected to finish that far in the tournament, but they are now in better shape compared to the last edition.
"New players making waves in their respective clubs have been added to the squad, which means Broos has a lot to explore from his team in the competition."
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Anuma also shared his thoughts on South Africa's group, naming the two teams that might cause problems for Bafana Bafana if they are not careful.
"I think the most dangerous team for South Africa in Group B is Zimbabwe, and they are playing them last in the group phase," he added.
"We all remember how they almost ended Bafana Bafana's dream of qualifying for the FIFA World Cup during the qualifiers. They are familiar with South Africa's style of play, with some of their players knowing a lot about the Premier Soccer League, and they would want to do everything to get back at them.
"Egypt is the obvious threat for South Africa in Group B, but they can still afford to drop points against the seven-time champions. However, they need to get a maximum of six points when they face Angola and Zimbabwe, as it would secure their place in the next round."
Bafana Bafana will start their campaign in Morocco with an opening fixture against Angola on Monday, December 22, 2025, in Marrakech.
Maswanganyi opens up on Bafana snub
Briefly News earlier reported that Orlando Pirates star Patrick Maswanganyi opened up on missing out on the final Bafana Bafana squad for AFCON.
The South African international was part of the 54-man provisional list, but was cut from the final pick by Hugo Broos.
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