Bafana Bafana Move Up in the Latest FIFA Rankings After 5–0 Win Over Eritrea in Egypt
- Bafana Bafana recorded a 5-0 victory against Eritrea in Cairo, with Relebohile Mofokeng scoring a brace for Pitso Mosimane's side
- The result keeps South Africa on six points in their AFCON qualifying group, with two more wins potentially enough to book their place at the tournament
- Bafana Bafana have moved up to another position in the latest FIFA World Rankings, overtaking Czechia in the provisional standings
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Bafana Bafana's steady climb up the FIFA World Rankings has continued following a dominant 5-0 demolition of Eritrea in Cairo on Wednesday evening, with Pitso Mosimane's side cementing their status as one of Africa's most in-form teams.
Relebohile Mofokeng was the standout performer, netting a brace, while Luther Singh, Sphephelo Sithole and Iqraam Rayners also found the net to complete a comprehensive display. The result leaves South Africa on six points in their AFCON qualifying group, with two additional victories potentially sufficient to confirm their spot at next year's tournament.
**Bafana Move Up to 49th in the World**
The Eritrea win follows an earlier result this week in which South Africa defeated Guinea 2-1 at home, with goals from Ime Okon and Samukele Kabini securing all three points. That victory was enough to push Bafana up to 50th in the FIFA World Rankings.
According to provisional rankings, the Eritrea result has lifted them a further place to 49th globally, leapfrogging Czechia in the process. Should teams ranked above them drop points in the coming fixtures, South Africa could rise even higher when the next official rankings are published.
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**Egypt Friendly Next on the Agenda**
Attention now turns to an international friendly against Egypt at the Cairo International Stadium, which is scheduled four days after the Eritrea clash. The two nations last faced each other at the Africa Cup of Nations in December last year, when Egypt edged a narrow 1-0 win. Mohamed Salah converted from the penalty spot in the first half to settle that contest.
A positive result against the Egyptians would not only serve as a confidence boost for Mosimane's squad but could provide further momentum in Bafana's pursuit of a higher FIFA ranking ahead of upcoming competitive fixtures.
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