Bafana Bafana given extra fuel to send Czechia packing after Ceferin's slur

Author: Malibongwe MdletshePublished on: June 18, 2026Country: South Africa

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Bafana Bafana given extra fuel to send Czechia packing after Ceferin's slur

Bafana Bafana face Czechia at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta in match week two of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. After losing to Mexico, South Africa must win to keep their last-32 hopes alive. SAFA issued a joint communiqué pledging solidarity with 13 nations against UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin's remarks, providing extra motivation for the team.

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