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That first touch from Patrick Maswanganyi

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Patrick Maswanganyi of South Africa is challenged by Joseph Malish Manase of South Sudan during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers game between South Africa and South Sudan at Cape Town Stadium on 19 November 2024 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

How was that first touch of Patrick Maswanganyi during Bafana Bafana’s comfortable 3-0 victory over South Sudan in their final 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Group K qualifier in Cape Town?

South Africa cruised to victory over the visiting side, thanks to goals from Iqraam Rayners, Maswanganyi and Teboho Mokoena.

In the game, Maswanganyi nearly produced a moment of magic when he beat the defender with Dennis Bergkamp-like first touch before unleashing his shot on target.

The wins sees Bafana remain at the top of the Group K standings with 14 points, finishing the group unbeaten after six matches.

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