Bafana end Polokwane tour with a win

Bafana Bafana secured a 2-0 win over Mozambique at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on Tuesday. The win comes after South Africa played to a draw against Tanzania on Friday.

Coach Hugo Broos made a wholesale change from the side that played to a 0-0 draw against the East African side at the same venue on Friday.

Orlando Pirates defender Nkosinathi Sibisi captained the side after being rested for the first match. Sibisi partnered with his Pirates teammate Mbekezeli Mbokazi, who was making his first start, at the centre of defence.

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The visitors boosted players such as Manuel Kambala from Polokwane City and Edmilson Dove from Kaizer Chiefs.

The hosts started like a house on fire, creating plenty of opportunities. But the Mozambique defence remained stubborn, absorbing pressure from Bafana. The match went into the half time break with the score still at 0-0.

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But the South Africans quickly found the lead immediately at the commencement of the second half. Sinoxolo Kwayiba capitalised on a Mohau Nkota corner kick. Substitute Ashley Cupido added a second for South Africa five minutes after getting inside the pitch.