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“We’re hoping to go all the way in AFCON this time” – Foster

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South Africa celebrates victory, Lyle Foster of South Africa after the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers 2026 football match between Benin and South Africa at Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium in Abidjan, Cote dlvoire on 25 March 2025 ©Mohamed Ali/BackpagePix

Bafana Bafana striker Lyle Foster believes South Africa have the squad that are capable of going all the way to win the Africa Cup of Nations trophy.
South Africa have been drawn in Group B alongside the likes of Egypt, Angola and Zimbabwe.

Bafana are set to face Angola in their opening match in the group when the two sides meet at the Stade de Marrakech on Monday, 22 December.

The 25-year-old has scored eight goals and registered one assist in 20 appearances for the national team across all competitions since making his debut for the national team in 2020 under then-coach Molefi Ntseki.

“Yes, 100 per cent [Bafana want to make history]. That’s why we are here now. Amazing from the guys to finish third at the last one,” Foster said in an interview with SuperSport TV.

“Now, we are going to try by all means to go and better this one, the one we did the last time. The only way we can better that is to reach the final.

“Once we reach the final, we will see what happens. We are hoping to go all the way this time, and yes, I strongly believe in the squad and the players that we have, and that’s what is important.

“I’m excited to be going out there. 1996 is a long time, so yes, I’m excited. Personally, it will be my first one. No doubt it will be tough, but I’m looking forward to it.”