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Bafana Bafana touch down in Sudan ahead of Afcon decider

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South African national mens soccer team players Themba Zwane and Percy Tau. (Photo by Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images)
South African national mens soccer team players Themba Zwane and Percy Tau. (Photo by Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images)

Bafana Bafana on Friday touched down in the capital city of Khartoum ahead of a final Group C fixture against Sudan in their 2021 African Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifying campaign.

Everything is still left to play for as the two sides will be facing off in what has become a Group C decider to determine which of the two teams will be booking a place at next year's tournament in Cameroon.

Molefi Ntseki's side touched down in the Sudanese capital on Friday morning knowing that their shot of qualifying is more favourable as they only need to avoid defeat to book their place.

Bafana Bafana were held to a 1-1 draw against group leaders, Ghana, at the FNB Stadium on Thursday with both now on 10 points - but Ghana hold an edge on goal difference - in the group standings.

Sudan, a point behind on 9 points, beat minnows Sao Tome by a 2-0 margin on Wednesday to give themselves a shot at qualifying knowing that an uphill battle in securing a win at home, against Bafana Bafana, will see them advance.

Kick-off is at 18:00 on Sunday.

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