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South Africa ties Mexico, 1-1, in opener

South Africa’s national team, known as Bafana Bafana, went on to play Mexico to a 1-1 draw — an outcome that would be considered an upset under normal circumstances in terms of the two teams’ soccer pedigree and World Cup history. South Africa – Mexico – South Africa national football team – sport – FIFA World Cup

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South Africa ties Mexico, 1-1, in opener

For South Africa, the World Cup is finally a time to shine

The excitement that has swept across South Africa in the six-year buildup to the World Cup will give way to euphoria Friday, when the national team known as Bafana Bafana (“The Boys,” in Zulu) takes the field for the tournament’s opening match.

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For South Africa, the World Cup is finally a time to shine