Categories: Politics

World Cup 2026: South Africa Will Bounce Back After Mexico Defeat – Okon

South Africa defender Ime Okon has expressed confidence that Bafana Bafana will recover strongly from their opening defeat at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

 

South Africa suffered a 2–0 loss to Mexico at the Mexico City Stadium on Thursday night, with goals from Julian Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez sealing victory for the co-hosts.

 

Despite the setback, Okon insisted the team remains positive and focused on upcoming matches.

 

“It was a tough game, we had them at times. We just look forward, we’re positive. We know it’s a loss but we’re looking to the next game now,” he told SportyTV after the match.

 

He stressed the importance of moving past the defeat quickly as the team prepares for its next group fixture.

 

South Africa will now turn attention to their second group game against the Czech Republic, scheduled to take place at the Atlanta Stadium.

Olayinka Babatunde

Recent Posts

2027: NBC Warns Broadcasters, Bloggers Against Misinformation, Hate Speech

The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has warned broadcasters, online publishers, bloggers and other participants in…

2 hours ago

Tinubu directs EFCC-recovered funds, unclaimed dividends to student loan scheme

President Bola Tinubu has directed that liquid funds recovered by the Economic and Financial Crimes…

2 hours ago

Tinubu Appoints Abel Enitan as New Head of Civil Service

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Abel Enitan as the new Head of the Civil Service…

2 hours ago

Osun: Suspected Thugs Attack Adeleke’s Convoy After Palace Visit

Suspected thugs on Wednesday attacked the convoy of Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, shortly after…

2 hours ago

Tinubu presides over FEC meeting

President Bola Tinubu is presiding over a meeting of the Federal Executive Council at the…

2 hours ago

Wike to Kingibe: You’ve Failed, Electoral Defeat Awaits You

Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has launched another attack on Senator Ireti Kingibe,…

6 hours ago