Wednesday produced another positive day for African sides at the FIFA World Cup, with Ghana defeating Panama 1-0 and DR Congo earning a 1-1 draw with Portugal, according to FIFA’s World Cup update on June 17.
South Africa will look to build on those results as Bafana Bafana prepare to face Czechia on Thursday in their next Group A match in Atlanta. Kick-off is scheduled for 12 p.m. Atlanta time (6 p.m. SAST), and the team will aim to follow in the footsteps of Ghana and DR Congo.
The match comes after a disappointing opening-day loss to Mexico. Midfielder Themba Zwane has had a red-card suspension increased from one game to three, the update stated, and Bafana captain Ronwen Williams acknowledged that it ‘hurts’ to hear former South Africa players criticising the current squad.
Ghana’s victory was secured by Caleb Yirenkyi, whose goal provided the Black Stars with a 1-0 win in their World Cup opener, the update noted. DR Congo’s draw with Portugal added to a string of encouraging results for African teams on Wednesday.
The June 17 World Cup update captured the latest results and disciplinary developments as Group A moves into its next round of fixtures, with South Africa seeking a response in Atlanta against Czechia.
