Mozambique hold Bafana to draw in Cosafa Cup

Bafana Bafana and Mozambique performed to a 1-1 draw in a 2024 Cosafa Cup Group A conflict on the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Wednesday night time.

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It was clear from the primary whistle that South Africa wished an early lead they usually virtually obtained it in the third minute, however Asanele Velebhayi’s header hit the upright and into security.

Mondli Mpoto then pulled off an amazing save in the 24^th minute to deny Dario as Mozambique launched an assault of their very own.

Bafana lastly took the lead in the 38^th minute by means of captain Rushwin Dortley they usually took the lead to the half-time break.

The Mambas took the sport to the hosts in the second half and Bafana resorted to a low block.

With Bafana wanting relatively shaky on the again, Mozambique lastly discovered the opening and the equaliser by means of Chamito Alfamenga in 65^th minute who beat Mpondo with a robust shot from lengthy vary.

The aim appeared to have rattled South Africa they usually once more took management of the match, however the Mozambique defence stood sturdy.

Ashley Cupido had two possibilities to put Bafana in the lead once more, however he shot large of targets on each events a lot to the frustration of coach Helman Mkhalele and the house followers in Gqeberha.

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With the primary Group A sport between Botswana and Eswatini, which was performed earlier in the day, it meant that each one the groups in the group have one level every.

South Africa will subsequent face Botswana and Mozambique will lock horns with Eswatini. Both video games shall be performed on Saturday on the similar venue.