Bafana Bafana suffered a 2-1 defeat to Panama in Cape Town.
Panama opened the scoring through Jose Cordoba after a goalkeeping error, while South Africa dominated possession but struggled to convert chances in the first half.
Mbekezeli Mbokazi brought Bafana level in the second half with a stunning strike that lifted the home crowd.
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However, the lead did not last, as Jiovany Ramos headed in from a set piece to restore Panamaβs advantage.
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Despite substitutions and late pressure, South Africa could not find an equaliser, ending the match with a narrow but frustrating loss.
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