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Mokoena’s Late Strike Ignites South Africa's World Cup Dream

South Africa's World Cup hopes are alive and kicking after a dramatic late equalizer against the Czech Republic. Teboho Mokoena’s penalty secured a hard-fought draw, pushing Bafana Bafana closer to the knockout stages. This thrilling encounter shows the fighting spirit of African football on the global stage.

AllAfrica - Latest·June 18, 2026AI-curated

[CAF] South Africa refused to let their FIFA World Cup dream fade away as a late Teboho Mokoena penalty earned Bafana Bafana a hard-fought 1-1 draw against the Czech Republic in Atlanta on Thursday, keeping their hopes of reaching the knockout stages firmly alive.

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