AFCON 2025: Khuliso Mudau Opens Up on What Bafana Bafana Need to Fix Ahead of Zimbabwe's Clash
- Khuliso Mudau has shared his thoughts ahead of South Africa's clash with Zimbabwe at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco
- The Mamelodi Sundowns defender mentioned what Bafana Bafana need to fix as they battle the Warriors in their final group game
- The Bafana Bafana star's comments ahead of the match against their bitter rivals sparked different reactions from fans on social media
Mamelodi Sundowns right-back Khuliso Mudau has outlined the key areas Bafana Bafana need to address before their decisive Group B encounter against Zimbabwe at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
The sides are set to clash on Monday, December 29, 2025, at the Stade de Marrakech, with progression to the Round of 16 hanging in the balance.
Bafana Bafana won their first match against Angola on Monday, December 22, 2025, thanks to goals from Oswin Appollis and Lyle Foster, but they stumbled to a defeat in their second group game against Egypt after a controversial penalty scored by Mohamed Salah.
Egypt have already booked their place in the knockout phase after collecting six points from their opening two fixtures to lead the group. South Africa currently occupies second spot with three points, while Zimbabwe and Angola trail behind on one point apiece after two matches.
Bafana Bafana need all three points against their neighbour to secure an automatic place in the knockout round, but a draw might also be enough for Hugo Broos' men.
Mudau on what Bafana need to fix
Ahead of the Zimbabwe encounter, Mudau acknowledged that Bafana Bafana must sharpen their finishing, conceding that the side has struggled to turn opportunities into goals.
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Speaking to SABC Sport, the Mamelodi Sundowns star stressed the importance of being more clinical in front of goal, noting that converting their chances would not only strengthen the team’s overall performance but also help bring greater balance and confidence to their play.
Here is what fans are saying on social media about Mudau's comments ahead of Zimbabwe's clash at the ongoing 2025 AFCON.
KD Olter Trevor Moratakagiso said:
"Quick counter-attacking passes are much better coz they confuse defence n at times taking on defenders mathata it appears like nobody knows dribbling like Moroccan number 10 Abrahim."
Bafanas Godrich Wasemzini shared:
"Just draw the match and start planning for the last 16 against Cameroon/Ivory Coast."
Masango Doctorsen commented:
"We just need to score goals. Sadly, the right wing is non-functional; we might as well play Mkhalele."
Malibongwe Igama Lenkosi Gatya reacted:
"He cost us the finals in the last AFCON against Nigeria, and we overlooked it. He now cost us a loss against Egypt."
Bheki Sikhosana wrote:
"He made a stupid mistake; worse, he's a senior player. Even worse, Salah's not going towards the goal area, hence no danger, and he was in front of him."
Chiya Mandla added:
"They must just shoot at goals, not this thing of wanting to walk the ball into the net. A win is a must tomorrow; if it doesn't, we must not lose then."
Bafana legends blast ref on VAR calls
Briefly News also reported that two Bafana Bafana legends hit out at the referee in charge of South Africa's match against Egypt at the ongoing 2025 AFCON in Morocco.
The Pharaohs were awarded a controversial penalty while Bafana Bafana were denied theirs very late in the match.
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Source: Briefly News
