{"id":5092,"date":"2025-05-11T15:27:08","date_gmt":"2025-05-11T13:27:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/?p=5092"},"modified":"2026-03-12T10:38:54","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T08:38:54","slug":"chan-2025-bafana-bafana-vs-malawi-live-stream-11-may-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/chan-2025-bafana-bafana-vs-malawi-live-stream-11-may-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"CHAN 2025: BAFANA BAFANA VS MALAWI LIVE STREAM &#8211; 11 MAY 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>BAFANA BAFANA VS MALAWI<\/strong> \u2013 This afternoon, Bafana Bafana face a pivotal challenge at Loftus Versfeld Stadium as they aim to overturn a 1-0 deficit against Malawi in the second leg of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2025 qualifiers. The national team must secure a win by at least two goals to progress directly. A 1-0 victory would push the tie into a penalty shootout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bafana-bafana-vs-malawi-match-details\"><strong>Bafana Bafana vs Malawi Match Details<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Kick-off:<\/strong> 15:00 SAST<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aggregate Score:<\/strong> Malawi leads 1-0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CHECK LIVE STREAM HERE:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"video-responsive\">\n<video\n  id=\"sabc2-stream\"\n  class=\"responsive-video\"\n  controls\n  autoplay\n  muted\n  playsinline\n  preload=\"auto\"\n><\/video>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-2881048034\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ntseki-s-tactical-emphasis\"><strong>Ntseki&#8217;s Tactical Emphasis<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Head coach Molefi Ntseki has expressed confidence in his squad&#8217;s understanding of the stakes involved. He emphasized the need for a balanced approach. They must maintain defensive solidity while being assertive in attack. &#8220;Our strategy is to remain disciplined at the back and aggressive going forward,&#8221; Ntseki stated. He highlighted the importance of managing set pieces effectively. Ensuring that the team does not concede, all while creating scoring opportunities, is crucial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-maema-s-return-bolsters-the-squad\"><strong>Maema&#8217;s Return Bolsters the Squad<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The return of Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Neo Maema, who missed the first leg due to club commitments, is a significant boost for Bafana<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sabcsport.com\/soccer\/news\/ntseki-backs-bafana-to-deliver-in-must-win-qualifier-against-malawi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Bafana<\/a>. Maema resumes his role as captain, bringing leadership and experience to the side. Reflecting on the importance of the match, Maema remarked, &#8220;It&#8217;s been 12 years since South Africa last qualified for CHAN, and that&#8217;s something we want to change.&#8221; His presence is expected to inspire the team to deliver a performance worthy of qualification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-2889318725\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-malawi-s-confidence-and-strategy\"><strong>Malawi&#8217;s Confidence and Strategy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Malawi, having secured a late 1-0 victory in the first leg through Zeliat Nkhoma&#8217;s 87th-minute goal, approach the second leg with cautious optimism. Assistant coach Peter Mponda dismissed suggestions that South Africa&#8217;s squad reinforcements indicate panic. He stated, &#8220;We are not losing sleep because they have brought in some players. &#8220;We are prepared for them.&#8221; Head coach Kalisto Pasuwa emphasised the need for a balanced approach. He warned against complacency and highlighted the importance of both attacking and defending effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-high-stakes-for-chan-2025-qualification\"><strong>High Stakes for CHAN 2025 Qualification<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The winner of this tie will secure a spot in the CHAN 2025 finals, set to be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda in August. For Bafana Bafana, qualifying would mark a significant achievement, ending a 12-year absence from the tournament. Ntseki acknowledged the challenges ahead but remained optimistic. He stated, &#8220;We have learned from the first leg and are ready to implement our tactics effectively in the second leg&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the nation rallies behind Bafana Bafana, the team is poised to deliver a performance that could secure their place in CHAN 2025. This could reignite their presence on the continental stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/soccer-salaries-in-gauteng-what-top-psl-players-are-earning-in-2025\/\">Soccer Salaries in Gauteng: What Top PSL Players Are Earning in 2025<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BAFANA BAFANA VS MALAWI \u2013 This afternoon, Bafana Bafana face a pivotal challenge at Loftus Versfeld Stadium as they aim to overturn a 1-0 deficit against Malawi in the second leg of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2025 qualifiers. The national team must secure a win by at least two goals to progress directly. 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