Themba Zwane (Photo by SIA KAMBOU / AFP)
The look of disappointment that Bafana Bafana players wore after being held to a 1-1 draw by Nigeria showed how much the team has grown, while the game in itself revealed the distance they still need to travel to be among the best in Africa.
A few years ago, Bafana getting a point in Nigeria would have been a cause for celebration – especially in a FIFA World Cup qualifier against a team that has tormented South Africa.
Just the mention of the word Nigeria used to send shivers down South African footballers’ spine, whether men or women.
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