Cape Town – Hugo Broos praised substitute Tshepang Moremi for injecting pace and threat into Bafana Bafana’s attack during their 2-1 win over Angola in their opening Group B match at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
Moremi made an immediate impact after coming on with the scores level, having a goal ruled out by VAR before his assist set up Lyle Foster’s match-winning strike.
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“Tshepang had a wonderful entry into the team.
“Suddenly there was speed in the team and we were dangerous. He scored a goal with an offside, I don’t know what happened but yes he was a threat,” Broos said during an interview with SABC Sport.
He, however, criticised Bafana’s first-half performance, saying the team “fell asleep” after taking the lead through Oswin Appollis and allowed Angola to equalise and dominate for long spells.
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He was pleased with the improved intensity and movement after half-time, which led to greater pressure and chances.
Looking ahead to their next match against Egypt on Boxing Day, Broos said Bafana are in a strong position but expect a tougher test, adding that avoiding defeat would be a positive result.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
