Bafana Bafana kept their hopes of reaching the semi-finals of the 2025 COSAFA Cup alive with a clinical 2–0 victory over Zimbabwe on Saturday in the second round of Group A action.

South Africa overcame a spirited Zimbabwe side, who were warmly supported at the Toyota Stadium, to notch up their first win of the tournament and climb to second place in Group A.

Coach Vela Khumalo reflects on the win and what it took.