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Bafana Bafana Stumble in World Cup Opener as Continent Watches in Disbelief
South Africa's World Cup ambitions faced a harsh reality check with a lackluster performance against Mexico that left fans and critics underwhelmed. Former skipper Dean Furman slammed the display as substandard, while continental rivals tuned in for what some are calling a classic case of high-stakes hate-watching.
BBC Africa·June 13, 2026AI-curated
Former captain Dean Furman says South Africa were "miles off it" in their World Cup opener against Mexico, as many on the continent 'hate-watch' Bafana Bafana.
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