Sudan deny Bafana Afcon spot

Bafana Bafana failed to qualify for the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations after a 2-0 loss to Sudan in the final qualifier match of Group C on Sunday evening.

Bafana coach Molefi Ntseki made four changes, with Thabang Monare, Ben Motshwari, Lebohang Maboe and Luther Singh all drafted into the line-up.

Bafana had a horrible start as they were on back foot from the fifth minute after Saifeldin Bakhit gave Sudan the lead with a towering header.

Ntseki's charges were getting a lot of chances after that but they could not bury them, with the Sudanese shot-stopper also on top of his game.

Bafana were caught on a counter-attack in the 32nd minute as Mohamed Abdel Raman went on a run from the wing, burst his way inside the box and fired a powerful strike past goalkeper Ronwen Williams at the near post.

Sudan were defending deep in their own half in the closing stages of the first stanza, which did well to restrict Bafana in the final third as they went in search of a goal.

The visitors had a chance to pull a goal back ten minutes from the break after Thapelo Morena chipped a cross towards the back post but Motshwari's shot was saved by Eshrein.

Ntseki raised eyebrows with the substitution of Percy Tau on the hour-mark, bringing on defender Sifiso Hlanti on his place, in a triple substitution that also included the introduction of Ruzaigh Gamildien and Lyle Foster.

Morena should have pulled a goal back for South Africa in the last quarter of an hour after going clear on goal inside the six-yard box but his low shot was saved by Eshrein.

Sudan were defending in numbers in the closing minutes, with Bafana unable to break them down as the hosts held on to claim a 2-0 win that booked them a spot at Afcon after finishing second while Bafana failed to qualify in third place.

Confirmed line-ups:

Bafana: Williams, Hlatshwayo, Maela, Xulu, Monare, Motshwari, Morena, Zwane, Maboe, Singh, Tau

Subs: Khune, Hlanti, Martin, Kutumela, Phete, Mbule, Gamildien, Nodada, Mvala, Lebusa, Pule, Foster

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Bafana Bayana.

I honestly don't understand the kind of football South Africans play. It looks kind of funny with some amateurish dribbles and skills. The type that can't produce result at any global level of footballing competition. They like to play like a typical European team but they do not posses the Europeans skills. And they are too soft as an African team.

I knew Sudan would defeat them. I'm not surprised, but I'll miss them at afcon.

Should stick to rugby, cricket and athletics But Banyana Banyana are impressive

OROSUNBOLB:
I honestly don't understand the kind of football South Africans play. It looks kind of funny with some amateurish dribbles and skills. The type that can't produce result at any global level of footballing competition. They like to play like a typical European team but they do not posses the Europeans skills. And they are too soft as an African team.

I knew Sudan would defeat them. I'm not surprised, but I'll miss them at afcon.

The South African team has never been physical, our strengths has traditionally been speed and skill. We've always struggled against taller and more physical west African teams

TMKsouth:
Should stick to rugby, cricket and athletics But Banyana Banyana are impressive

Core of our problems has always been wrong team selections imo.

IronGalaxy:
Core of our problems has always been wrong team selections imo.

I gave up on these guys 5 years ago. Let's invest in Banyana.

TMKsouth:


I gave up on these guys 5 years ago. Let's invest in Banyana.

Very disappointing, there's money, facilities, talent etc ..

OROSUNBOLB:
I honestly don't understand the kind of football South Africans play. It looks kind of funny with some amateurish dribbles and skills. The type that can't produce result at any global level of footballing competition. They like to play like a typical European team but they do not posses the Europeans skills. And they are too soft as an African team.

I knew Sudan would defeat them. I'm not surprised, but I'll miss them at afcon.

The only thing I will miss about South Africa in AFCON is the perennial beating they do receive from the Nigerian team

IronGalaxy:
The South African team has never been physical, our strengths has traditionally been speed and skill. We've always struggled against taller and more physical west African teams

I wish your team good luck next time.

Super eagles will definitely win the trophy.

Like if you believe

Those one no sabi anything about football except Rugby

How the mighty has fallen!!! Never underestimate anyone.

Good morning nairalanders, football is not actually their thing, they are good in other sports

What darfur?

OROSUNBOLB:
I honestly don't understand the kind of football South Africans play. It looks kind of funny with some amateurish dribbles and skills. The type that can't produce result at any global level of footballing competition. They like to play like a typical European team but they do not posses the Europeans skills. And they are too soft as an African team.

I knew Sudan would defeat them. I'm not surprised, but I'll miss them at afcon.

lol, I see their league and I'm sure it's only shooting practice they do at training.

Now their pride would reduce
Bafana bafana my left foot

G'morning..

Is anyone surprised?

South Africa are not good with football

South Africa always bragging about football prowess when they play trash! They should stick with rugby!

IronGalaxy:
The South African team has never been physical, our strengths has traditionally been speed and skill. We've always struggled against taller and more physical west African teams

SA has one of d best rugby traditions in d world yet it can't play physical football

That's bad

when you like the game the game no like you

DSTV won’t b happy bout this

The megalomaniacs with loud mouth and big heads fell to a lowly ranked Darfur...wat a pity!

They have the best league in Africa, but their National team never fails to disappoint.. Damnit.