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BafanaBafana
Coverage of BafanaBafana in the Nexus archive.
- El Jalapeño: South African soccer team arrive in Pachuca, discover first opponent is the weather
South Africa’s World Cup squad arrived in Pachuca, Mexico, expecting a smooth training camp but faced unexpected challenges including cooler weather, higher altitude, and the absence of nearby beaches. The team struggled with visa delays and adjusting to Pachuca’s non-resort environment, which lacked the warm, coastal atmosphere they anticipated.