Despite having had a slow start to the tournament, Bafana Bafana have been backed to go all the way and claim the honours as 2025 COSAFA Cup champions.
Bafana take on Group D winners Comoros in the semi-finals on Friday.
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A 0-0 draw against Mauritius, shocking as it was for the quality assembled by Veli Khumalo, was enough to see the side through from Group A.
They had lost 1-0 to Mozambique in the opening match, before redeeming themselves with a 2-0 success against neighbours Zimbabwe.
They will now face Comoros, who are the third smallest African country by area with a population of less than 1 million.
Former Orlando Pirates midfielder Hleza Mofedi is this year's COSAFA Cup ambassador, and has revealed what South Africa's downfall so far has been.
"They didn't have a perfect start, but now it seems they are improving game by game," Mofedi tells KickOff.com.
"I believe now, going into the third game, which is the semi-final, they will fix their mistakes and get the combinations right.
"They must just fix their substitutions and tactics. They are playing the right players; it's just their organization that I'm not impressed with.
"But besides all that, they are going to the final and stand a very good chance of going all the way," he continues.
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Mofedi says Bafana reaching the semi-finals could improve attendance, which has been a sore point in the tournament.
"Our people are yet to realise the importance of the COSAFA Cup, but I believe tomorrow we will see improved support from the public since South Africa are now in the semi-finals."
Kick-off is at 18:00.
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