‘Same old story’: Mosimane points out Bafana Bafana’s biggest problem after Kenya draw

Bafana Bafana head coach Pitso Mosimane has blamed his players’ failure to convert chances following their disappointing 2-2 draw against Kenya in the 2027 AFCON qualifiers on Friday evening.

A late goal from Ryan Ogam denied Mosimane’s men all three points at the Orlando Amstel Arena, leaving South Africa frustrated after twice taking the lead.

The draw leaves Bafana at the top of their group, but they will need to win their remaining three matches to secure qualification for next year’s tournament.

Speaking after the match, Mosimane acknowledged Kenya’s efficiency in front of goal, insisting that creating chances and dominating possession count for little if a team fails to take its opportunities.

Mosimane reacts to Bafana draw

“There is so much to take out of this game, right? So many situations came out of this game. But football tells you that it’s not about ball possession and it’s not about how many chances you create. It’s about how many chances you take, and Kenya showed that. They don’t need much to cause an upset on us, and the few chances they had, they used them,” he said.

The Bafana coach also admitted that South Africa’s struggles in front of goal remain a concern, suggesting that the team’s inability to convert opportunities is an ongoing problem.

“I got reminded that in South Africa, we miss so many chances,” he added.

Mosimane’s men will now turn their attention to Tuesday’s return fixture, where Bafana travel to face Kenya in a crucial encounter as they look to get their qualification campaign back on track