The Africa Cup of Nations, commonly abbreviated as AFCON and officially known as the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations for sponsorship reasons, is the main biennial international men's association football competition in Africa. It is sanctioned by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and was first held in 1957. Since 1968, it has been held every two years, switching to odd-numbered years in 2013.
The South Africa men's national soccer team represents South Africa in men's international soccer and it is run by the South African Football Association, the governing body for Soccer in South Africa. Nicknamed Bafana Bafana, the team's home ground is FNB Stadium, which is located in Johannesburg. The team is a member of both FIFA and Confederation of African Football (CAF). The team are one of the most well-supported national sides in Africa, and are recognized by their traditional yellow-green kits.
Teboho Aaron Mokoena, known as Aaron Mokoena, is a South African former footballer. He is currently the assistant coach of Cape Town City.
Quinton Fortune is a South African professional football coach and former player, who played as a midfielder or left-back. After stints with Mallorca and Atlético Madrid, he settled with Manchester United in 1999 and spent seven years there, winning a Premier League title, FA Community Shield and Intercontinental Cup.
Mbulelo Oldjohn Mabizela is a South African former professional footballer who played as a defender and sometimes as a midfielder.
Moeneeb Josephs is a retired South African professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
Siyabonga Eugene Nomvethe is a South African former professional soccer player who played as a forward.
Dean Furman is a South African professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for English side Warrington Rylands 1906. He has previously played for Scottish Premiership side Rangers, English League Two side Bradford City, League One sides Oldham Athletic and Doncaster Rovers, and South African Premier Soccer League side SuperSport United.
Katlego Abel Mphela is a South African retired professional footballer who played as a forward.
Neil Robert Tovey OIS is a South African soccer coach and former player and also brother of former footballer Mark Tovey. He was born in Pretoria. He holds the record for most appearances in the National Soccer League.
Thulani Caleb Serero is a South African soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Khor Fakkan and the South African national team.
Andile Ernest Jali is a South African professional soccer player who once played for Orlando Pirates, Mamelodi Sundowns and is currently signed to Chippa United. He also plays for the South African national team.
Thulani Tyson Hlatshwayo is a South African professional soccer player who plays as a defender for Supersport United.
Tokelo Anthony Rantie is a former South African professional soccer player who played as a striker for the South Africa national team.
Lars Veldwijk is a professional soccer player who plays for Thai club BG Pathum United as a striker. Born in the Netherlands, he played for the South Africa national team.
Bongani Zungu is a South African professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder, currently without a club. He last played for Mamelodi Sundowns and the South Africa national team.
Group C of the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations was played from 19 January until 27 January in Equatorial Guinea. The group consisted of Ghana, Algeria, South Africa, and Senegal. Ghana and Algeria advanced as group winners and runners-up respectively, while Senegal and South Africa were eliminated.
Percy Muzi Tau is a South African professional footballer who plays as a forward for Egyptian Premier League club Al Ahly and the South Africa national team.
Sepana Victor Letsoalo is a South African soccer player who plays as a forward for South African Premier Division side TS Galaxy and South African national team.
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