South Africa’s CHAN Journey Gains Momentum After Tight Victory

Late Pressure Survived as Bafana Bafana Close on Knockout Spot

South Africa’s CHAN Journey Gains Momentum After Tight Victory

South Africa kept their African Nations Championship CHAN dream alive with 2 - 1 victory over Guinea on Monday at Mandela National Stadium in Kampala climbing to 2nd in Group C with one match left.

Early Lead for Bafana Bafana

Bafana Bafana struck first in the 10 minute. Thabiso Kutumela linked up neatly with Neo Maema who calmly slotted left footed shot into the bottom corner for his first goal of the tournament.

Guinea Hit Back

Guinea responded in the 37 minute when Mohamed Bangoura I’s clever pass found Moise Camara who finished clinically past goalkeeper Samukelo Xulu to level the score.

𝐁𝐚𝐟𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐖 𝐈𝐧 𝐊𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐥𝐚 🇿🇦✅

South Africa go second behind Algeria with four points from two games in Group C after their 2-1 win over Guinea.

Neo Maema and Thabiso Kutumela found the net while Moussa Camara scored for the West Africans.… pic.twitter.com/geDxbvQIC4

— Lorenz Köhler (@Lorenz_KO) August 11, 2025

Kutumela Seals the Win

Just 9 minute into the second half, Wayde Jooste delivered perfect cross from the right to find Kutumela unmarked. The forward made no mistake guiding his shot into the bottom right corner to restore South Africa’s lead.

Late Pressure Survived

Guinea pushed hard for equaliser with Mohamed Diabate & Mohamed Bangoura II both going close but Xulu stood firm. A late header from Cheick Camara sailed over the bar sealing the points for South Africa.

Group C Standings After Match

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