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South Africa look to lay ghosts of 2010 to rest
Key takeaways
- South Africa fans shed tears after their early exit on home soil in 2010 but Thapelo Maseko (right) has broken new ground for Bafana Bafana at this World Cup
- South Africa have made history by reaching the knockout stage of the World Cup for the first time, yet arguably it is a feat that should have happened sooner given the country staged the tournament in 2010.
- When Siphiwe Tshabalala put Bafana Bafana ahead in the opening game against Mexico 16 years ago his strike was famously lauded as a "goal for all of Africa" by one TV commentator.
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South Africa fans shed tears after their early exit on home soil in 2010 but Thapelo Maseko (right) has broken new ground for Bafana Bafana at this World Cup
South Africa have made history by reaching the knockout stage of the World Cup for the first time, yet arguably it is a feat that should have happened sooner given the country staged the tournament in 2010.
When Siphiwe Tshabalala put Bafana Bafana ahead in the opening game against Mexico 16 years ago his strike was famously lauded as a "goal for all of Africa" by one TV commentator.
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