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SA media praise Bafana despite loss
Despite SA’s loss to Brazil in the semifinals of the Confederations Cup, newspapers on Friday praised Bafana’s efforts.
TAKE2: Bafana fever hits SA
Entrepreneurial types are hawking flags and shirts at intersections, while workers are ditching office-wear in favour of bright yellow sweaters.
TAKE2: Attacking play key for Bafana
Many South Africans see a Bafana Bafana victory against Brazil as an impossible dream.
Fast-talking Santana in attack mode for Brazil
If South Africa play as well as coach Joel Santana talks, then Brazil are in for a hiding in Thursday’s Confederations Cup semifinal.
Bafana can shock Brazil, says Fernandez
Not many people expect Bafana to trouble, never mind beat, Brazil when the sides meet in the semifinals of the Confederations Cup on Thursday night.
TAKE2: Bafana need an answer to Brazil’s deadly counter
It doesn’t matter how Bafana got there, the important thing is that they have made the nation proud by reaching the semis of the Confederations Cup.
Last-gasp Kaka penalty sees Brazil edge Egypt
Brazil needed a stoppage-time penalty from Kaka to beat Egypt 4-3 in a thrilling Confederations Cup Group B match on Monday.