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Bafana Bafana defender Grant Kekana on why the national team cannot afford an early Afcon exit. Image: Mamelodi Sundowns

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AFCON 2023: Who are Bafana playing in the final 16?

South Africa’s Bafana Bafana are AFCON 2023 last 16 finalists after finishing second in Group E. Who will we face in the next fixture?

25-01-24 10:21
Grant Kekana, Bafana Bafana, Mamelodi Sundowns - AFCON
Bafana Bafana defender Grant Kekana on why the national team cannot afford an early Afcon exit. Image: Mamelodi Sundowns

AFCON 2023 is stepping into the final 16 round, and Bafana Bafana are in the mix.

Who will we face in the next round?

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AFCON 2023: BAFANA BAFANA QUALIFY FOR THE FINAL 16

The journey in Group E started with a 2-0 loss to Mali. The second game was a 4-0 win over Namibia before we drew 0-0 with Tunisia on Wednesday night.

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The results left us with four points and a second-place finish in the group. This means that we will face the group winners of Group F, Morocco.

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MOROCCO VS SOUTH AFRICA

The fixture is set for Tuesday, 30 January, at 22:00. The venue will be the Stade de San Pédro.

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The last meeting between Bafana Bafana and the Atlas Lions was in qualifiers of the same tournament last year.

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Morocco won the first leg 2-1 in Rabat, while South Africa won the second leg in Durban with the same scoreline in Johannesburg.