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FILE | Bafana Bafana Captain Ronwen Williams during a press briefing
South African captain Ronwen Williams says he believes the team will give a good account of themselves at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations tournament (AFCON), which kicks off in Morocco, this evening.
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The captain has appealed to the football Gods to bless Bafana Bafana with a second AFCON title and a first since 1996.
Bafana Bafana are aiming to build on their impressive performance at the previous AFCON tournament, where they won the bronze medal. They open their campaign with a Group B match against Angola in Marrakesh on Monday evening.
Meanwhile, soccer fans from around the continent have gathered in Morocco for this year’s AFCON.
The tournament kicks off at 21h00 on Sunday when the Atlas Lions take on Comoros.
The Moroccan fans believe their team is the favourite to lift the cup, but not everyone is convinced.
“I’m really excited to see the opening. I’m also excited to go to Tangier and see the Sengalese games,” says a fan.
“I’m hoping that South Africa will go to the final, because last time we did so well, so this year, we’re hoping to lift it,” says another fan.
“The cup is for Morocco, this year. You’re not going to beat us this year. So yes, Vive le Morocco,” adds another fan.
Moroccans say their country is ready to host the rest of the continent at this year’s AFCON tournament.
VIDEO | Bafana Bafana Coach Hugo Broos and Captain Ronwen Williams brief the media ahead of AFCON
