Arjun Menon
South Africa reignited their COSAFA Cup campaign with a confident 2-0 win over Zimbabwe at the Dr. Petrus Molemela Stadium in Bloemfontein. After a surprising 1-0 loss to Mozambique in their opening match, Bafana Bafana responded with a disciplined performance on Saturday that earned them three crucial points.
Midfielder Kabelo Dlamini opened the scoring with a composed finish, while Ime Okon added a second to secure the victory over their northern neighbours. The win places South Africa second in Group A, just one point behind Mozambique, who were held to a goalless draw by Mauritius earlier in the day.
With qualification still up for grabs, Bafana Bafana will look to carry this momentum into their next fixture against Mauritius, set for Tuesday, 10 June at the Toyota Stadium. A win there could see them leapfrog into top spot, depending on Mozambique’s final group result.
Can South Africa build on this performance and push for the title? Tuesday’s clash will be crucial.