Bafana Bafana, the South African national football team, are set to take on Tunisia in the third round of group stages in the AFCON23 tournament in Ivory Coast. This match marks the fifth time that the two sides have faced each other, with their first meeting dating back to 1996.

Fans of Bafana Bafana will surely remember the 1996 encounter, as it was a historic day for the team as they went on to win their first ever AFCON title. Since then, the two teams have played each other three more times, with Bafana Bafana managing a draw in 2000 and suffering defeats in 2006 and 2008.

Heading into this crucial match, Bafana Bafana are coming off a strong performance in their previous game, where they netted four goals against Namibia. This victory has surely boosted the team’s confidence and they will be looking to carry that momentum into their match against Tunisia.

On the other hand, the Carthage Eagles, Tunisia’s national team, have had a slower start to the tournament, earning just a single point in their first two games after suffering a loss in their opening match. This makes the upcoming game against Bafana Bafana a crucial one for the Tunisian team as well.

A win for Bafana Bafana in this match will secure their spot in the knockout stages of the tournament, which would be a significant achievement for the team. With the history between these two teams and the high stakes of the match, fans can expect an exciting and closely contested game.

As the teams take to the field, all eyes will be on the players as they battle it out for a crucial win. Bafana Bafana will be looking to build on their recent success and continue their impressive run in the tournament, while Tunisia will be eager to turn their fortunes around and secure a much-needed victory.

Overall, this match promises to be a thrilling encounter between two strong teams, and fans can look forward to an exciting display of football as Bafana Bafana and Tunisia face off in the AFCON23 group stage.