Covid-19 travel restrictions have harmed South Africa’s national team more than others this week due to the quarantine required for players who travel to the country. Ahead of Bafana Bafana’s critical AFCON qualifying match at home against Ghana, Rangers FC midfielder Bongani Zungu confirmed that he would be among the important European-based players missing due to the struggles involved with finding connecting flights. Kick Off has more on how the travel circumstances are impacting South Africa at the worst time.
Bafana Bafana are tied with Ghana on nine points as Sudan continue a late charge to steal qualification for their own, making three points in Thursday’s match crucial for South Africa. Sowetan Live takes into account the absences and lists five players who could make an impact for Bafana Bafana.
