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South Africa: The boys who gave the world a party, and went home early
Summary
Bafana Bafana gave the world a party in 2010, but went home early - can they finally achieve victory in 2026?
South Africa's football team, Bafana Bafana, once isolated by apartheid, made a triumphant return to the world stage in 1992 - marking the start of a new era. Now, after a long decline and a painful exit as 2010 hosts, they're back at the World Cup, but can they rewrite history?