Bafana Bafana players will each walk away with a whopping R1 million in prize money after securing third place at the African Cup of Nations (Afcon) in Ivory Coast. Jimoja report. This comes after their recent defeat of the Democratic Republic of Congo in Abidjan.
congratulations!Bafana Bafana take 3rd place at AFCON
The paper said the South African team's incentives will come from the $2.5 million (estimated at R46.9 million) they will receive from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for reaching the semi-finals.
Unfortunately, Bafana Bafana lost to the Super Eagles in the semi-finals. However, South African national football team coach Hugo Bruce still praised his team's performance, saying after the match: iDiski Times report.
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“If we have a penalty and lose the match, we won't be able to go to the final. We played a very good game today, so it's hard to accept that. I'm very, very proud. [the team]. I'm proud of the players. It's a shame, but it's something I'm proud of,” Bruce was quoted as saying.
Ivory Coast also defeated Nigeria in the Afcon final on Sunday, February 11, clinching glory on their home turf at Abidjan's Alassane Ouattara Stadium.
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South African national football team receives a hero's welcome
The South African Football Association (Safa) is said to be planning a reception for Bafana Bafana when they return to South Africa after winning bronze at the African Cup of Nations (Afcon) in Ivory Coast. . Tsusa LIVE report.
The national soccer team is reportedly scheduled to return to their home base on Wednesday, February 14, after they were ranked 66th in the world and 12th in Africa, the paper said. added.
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