Late Penalty Seals South Africa’s 1-1 Draw With Czechia, Udeze and Ideye Applaud Comeback

Former Super Eagles stars Ifeanyi Udeze and Brown Ideye have hailed South Africa’s fightback in a 1-1 draw with Czechia at the 2026 World Cup. Czechia took the lead in the sixth minute through Michal Sadílek’s record-fast goal. South Africa’s Teboho Mokoena then converted a penalty in the 83rd minute after Pavel Sulc handled the ball. Ideye praised Bafana Bafana’s never-say-die spirit but noted they missed a chance to claim all three points. Reports from the tournament say this result gives South Africa a boost in their group campaign.

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