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Broos: Bafana must pounce on Benin’s weaknesses

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has placed a huge emphasis on his side making a flying start to their Fifa World Cup qualifiers.

The South African men’s football side begin their bid to book a spot in the 2026 tournament against Benin at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban this afternoon (3pm kick-off).

Broos’ men have been boosted by some

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