Teboho Mokoena and Oswin Appoliis shone as Bafana Bafana claimed a huge 5-0 win over Congo in Group K of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier staged at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Friday night.
Tebza, as he is commonly referred to, scored a brace as the Kaizer Chiefs target claimed a hat trick of assists. Bathusi Aubaas, Iqraam Rayners, and Lyle Foster got the remaining three goals for South Africa who have now collected seven points the same as group leaders Uganda.
Mokoena's display was also a message to Mamelodi Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi who has been benching the 27-year-old. Have a look at what the fans said after the win.
Respect Broos for trusting Mokoena
You can't become a bad player overnight! This man is absolute class indeed. Bench him at your peril. Mngqithi can't destroy Mokoena – Kgosi Mosinki
He is sending a message to Manqoba, the boy deserves his place in the Sundowns starting line up, by far the best player in South Africa and this is from a Kaizer Chiefs supporter – Kgomotso Mosito
Manqoba must be angry wherever he is. Please sundowns release the best midfielder in the country or play him regularly he is the best in the country – Philisi Sthembiso
Respect to coach Hugo Broos for trusting him irrespective of lack of game time at club level – Mpimo Exemplar Maluleke
Mamelodi Sundowns players are showing that they are the core of Bafana Bafana. Even when they aren't given enough time at their club they show resilience in our squad – Bonga Nkadimeng
Congo should have left for good after the pitch invasion
When was the last time we enjoyed watching Bafana Bafana play like this? Thank you Hugo Broos for bringing back happiness – Sylvia Walker
Congo played very well but the only mistake they made was coming back for the second half. They should have gone home straight from the dressing room – Uche White
Ronwen Williams really earned that clean sheet tonight, our defense was sometimes caught napping. A great result nonetheless, well done boys – Letlhogonolo Mose
Congo should have left for good when the pitch invasion happened but they trusted themselves – Ma Ayarh Kayise
Congo was poor, but a good game from Bafana. We just need to be more clinical. We could have scored 10 – Cordial King
