Bafana Bafana Defeats Botswana to Win Plate Final in 2022 COSAFA Cup

• South Africa ended its 2022 COSAFA Cup campaign with a 2-1 win over Botswana in the Plate final at the Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium in Clermont Township
• Antonio van Wyk and Selaelo Sebotja were on target as Bafana Bafana saw off the Zebras comfortably, with Thato Kebue pulling one back for the latter
• The result ensured that the home side finished in fifth place in what was a disappointing defense of their title

South Africa signed off their disappointing 2022 COSAFA Cup campaign on somewhat of a high in a 2-1 victory over Botswana in the Plate final at the Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium in Clermont Township

Antonio van Wyk opened the scoring in the 24th minute for the hosts, before Selaelo Sebotja doubled the lead in the 78th minute. Thato Kebue scored a consolation goal in the 92nd minute for the visitors.

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The result ensured a fifth place for the hosts, who disappointingly failed to defend the title that they won in Gqeberha last year.

Temporary coach Helman Mkhalele said:

"I will look at the positives from the games that we played. We improved in the last 15 minutes of this game. We didn't start the match well, honestly. The eight changes we made from the semifinal affected our rhythm. Once we got that right, we started controlling the game.

"I'm happy with the overall performance of the team. Some of the players have raised their hands. As the technical team, we must now decide how we can move forward with their inclusion. I'm pleased with their attitude, character and will to grab their opportunity."

Former Bafana Bafana striker Katlego Mashego criticises SAFA's treatment of the COSAFA Cup tournament

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As far as Katlego Mashego is concerned, the South African Football Association and Bafana Bafana have not treated the current COSAFA tournament with respect.

As reported by Sports Brief, the former national team striker has questioned why head coach Hugo Broos is not in charge of the team, with Helman Mkhalele currently the interim one.

Mashego also questioned why form players were not being selected for the team, while unknown ones from lower leagues were.