Bafana Bafana’s exploits at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Ivory Coast have left a lasting impression on Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Zizi Kodwa.
And with Bafana have been beaten in the semi-finals by the Nigerian Super Eagles, Kodwa is optimistic about what the future holds for coach Hugo Broos’ team.
“When Bafana Bafana lost to Mali, I said to them that it was a shock, but there are lessons to be learnt and that they will get to the semi-finals. Indeed, they got to the semi-finals. What is clear for me now is that after a long time with Bafana Bafana, we now have sufficient building blocks for a national team to prepare for the next World Cup,” Kodwa said.
While talking about Bafana, Kodwa emphasised the importance of focusing on development at grassroots level.
“We must focus on grassroots to build on. Bafana Bafana have done us proud as a country. All our national sports teams are performing extremely well. Bafana Bafana have come to the party,” Kodwa concluded.
