Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos' decision to omit Mamelodi Sundowns ace Andile Jali was somewhat justified by Sphephelo Sithole's outstanding performance against Morocco in a 2023 Afcon qualifier.
South Africa kick-off their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying bid with their Group K opener against Morocco at Prince Moulay Abdallah Stadium on Thursday.
South Africa kick off their quest next Thursday to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time since 2019. First up are highly ranked Morocco.