Thapelo Morena🇿🇦magic double propels Bafana to crucial triumph over Zimbabwe in World Cup qualifier

Thapelo Morena came off the substitutes bench to complete a brace and help Bafana Bafana overcome a spirited Zimbabwe in their
2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier at a packed Free
State Stadium on Tuesday.
Hugo Broos's charges took the lead as early as 35 seconds into the match. Igraam Rayners made no mistake, as the Warriors' defence was caught napping.
However, the neighbours pulled level less than 75 seconds later, as Bafana's defence again was sleeping, as Premier League-based striker Tawanda Chirewa, who plays for Wolverhampton Wanderers, beat Ronwen Williams at the near post.
Nine minutes into the second half, Morena's half-time substitution.
The Mamelodi Sundowns winder latched onto an Oswin Appollis cross from close range to finish and give Bafana their goal. The. Sealed it again with a third to complete the victory in Bloemfontein.
The victory pushes Bafana (7 points) to second in Group C behind log leaders Rwanda (7 points) as the central African nation boast a superior goal difference.
Bafana would have to finish first in their group to secure a ticket to the jointly hosted World Cup in Mexico, Canada and the United States.
The other passage to the World Cup is via the inter-continental playoffs. Bafana's World Cup qualification campaign resumes next year with home and away matches in March against Lesotho and Benin.

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I also agree with Silas on this one, I feel like when 3rd goal went we should have made some changes and integrate the players into the team what happens when your temba zwanes get injured