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IOL·June 25, 2026 at 3:39 AM

Thapelo Maseko scored a second-half goal that led Bafana Bafana to a historic 1-0 victory over South Korea, allowing the team to advance from the World Cup group stage for the first time. This achievement came despite predictions that the team's chances of success were only seven percent, prompting Maseko to respond to critics.

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