Bafana Bafana are returning to Cape Town for the first time in nine years, with DHL Stadium set to host their African Cup of Nations qualification match on Tuesday, 19 November 2024, Cape {town} Etc reports.
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Tickets for the African Cup of Nations qualifier are officially on sale and are available through Ticketpro.
They are also available at any Ticketpro outlet, SPAR, SUPERSPAR, Putco, Postnet, Jam clothing, Shell, SASOL and BP garages.
Tickets cost R60 for adults and R30 for children under 12.
Bafana Bafana will aim to secure qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco when they face South Sudan on 19 November 2024.
The match, the final of the six-round qualifying campaign, will be their first in Cape Town since a 2-1 win over Angola in 2015. Hugo Broos’ side sits second in the group, two points behind leaders Uganda.
Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis expressed excitement about Bafana Bafana’s return to Cape Town.
‘Nine years has been far too long without a Bafana Bafana match in the Mother City, and we will pull out all the stops to ensure that this is a memorable day for Cape Town’s passionate soccer fans.’
‘I urge Capetonians to come out to support our national team. Kickoff is at 18:00, so let’s all get our tickets early, and then turn up in great numbers to support Bafana as they strive to qualify for Morocco 2025.’
Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security JP Smith says that City teams are collaborating with the South African Football Association to finalise plans for the crucial fixture.
‘Our safety and security team will be partnering with the event organiser, SAPS and other stakeholders to put together the logistical and safety plans for what will be an unforgettable return to Cape Town for Bafana Bafana.’
‘We will make an announcement on those logistical plans once they are finalised.’
The match is scheduled for a 6pm kick-off, with gates set to open at 3pm.
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