Mofokeng magic, Kabini heroics help to lift the dark clouds as Mosimane savours Bafana return

Pitso Mosimane made his return to the South African national team, Bafana Bafana, during a match against Guinea in Soweto, where they won 2-1. Despite an initially empty stadium and few supporters, the team secured victory in their AFCON 2027 qualification campaign opener. Mosimane, dressed in a black and grey suit, watched the match in a subdued atmosphere that turned celebratory after the win. The game took place at Orlando Amstel Arena, marking the start of his second spell as coach.