Overview
- Bafana Bafana were held to a 2-2 draw by Kenya at Orlando Amstel Arena on Friday after Ryan Ogam scored a stoppage-time equaliser that cancelled out Relebohile Mofokeng’s earlier winner.
- Mosimane said missed chances, not his team selection, cost South Africa the win and he publicly defended leaving Mbekezeli Mbokazi on the bench.
- Supporters and commentators questioned Mosimane’s choice of centre-back pairing of Olwethu Makhanya and Ime Okon after a late defensive error led to Kenya’s equaliser.
- The squad flew to Nairobi only hours after the match, a move that fuelled fan concern about recovery while Kenya coach Benni McCarthy warned home altitude and climate could favour the Harambee Stars.
- The draw leaves Bafana top of Group D with seven points but only one ahead of Guinea after their win, so Tuesday’s return fixture in Nairobi will shape South Africa’s path to AFCON qualification.