South Africa decimates Eritrea with five-goal rout in Afcon qualifier

South Africa proved far too strong for Eritrea on Friday, securing a comprehensive 5-0 victory in their 2027 Afcon qualifying campaign. The emphatic result underscores the vast gulf in quality between the two nations at continental level.

Mofokeng was the standout performer, scoring twice to claim the match-winning honours. The striker's brace highlighted South Africa's clinical finishing throughout the contest, as the hosts controlled proceedings from start to finish.

Yaya Sithole, Iqraam Rayners and Luther Singh also featured on the scoresheet, each converting their opportunities with precision. The five different goalscorers demonstrated the breadth of attacking talent at South Africa's disposal and their ability to break down Eritrea's defence with ease.

The result represents a strong statement of intent from South Africa in the qualifying campaign for the continental tournament. Coach Rulani Mokwena's side will look to build on this momentum as they prepare for their next fixture in the competition.