South Africa beat Guinea in Mosimane's first match as AFCON 2027 qualifying opens

South Africa defeated Guinea 2-1 in the first round of 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, opening Pitso Mosimane's tenure as coach.

• South Africa beat Guinea 2-1 in the first matchday of 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying.
• The match was Mosimane's first in charge of South Africa, succeeding Belgian coach Hugo Broos.
• South Africa leads Group 4 — alongside Guinea, Kenya, and Eritrea — with three points.
• South Africa will play Egypt in a friendly at Cairo International Stadium on October 4.