South Africa national soccer team results (1992–1999)

This entry details the competitive results of the South Africa national soccer team, nicknamed "Bafana Bafana," from their readmission to international football in 1992 following the dismantling of apartheid, through the end of 1999.

Overview

This period marks South Africa's return to the global soccer stage after decades of isolation. It encompasses their successes in African football, including hosting and winning the 1996 African Cup of Nations, as well as their participation in the 1998 FIFA World Cup. The team underwent several managerial changes throughout this period.

Key Tournaments and Matches

• 1992: Re-admission to FIFA. First official match post-apartheid was a 1-0 victory against Cameroon.
• 1994 FIFA World Cup Qualifying: Failed to qualify for the 1994 World Cup in the United States.
• 1996 African Cup of Nations: Hosted and won the tournament, defeating Tunisia in the final. This was a landmark achievement for the nation. Key players included Mark Williams, who scored both goals in the final, and Neil Tovey, the captain.
• 1998 FIFA World Cup Qualifying: Successfully qualified for the 1998 FIFA World Cup in France.
• 1998 African Cup of Nations: Finished as runners-up, losing to Egypt in the final.
• 1998 FIFA World Cup: Participated in the tournament, finishing third in their group behind France and Denmark. They drew against Denmark and Saudi Arabia but lost to France.

Notable Managers

• Stanley "Screamer" Tshabalala: Managed the team in the initial re-admission period.
• Clive Barker: Led South Africa to victory in the 1996 African Cup of Nations and qualification for the 1998 World Cup.
• Philippe Troussier: Managed the team during the 1998 FIFA World Cup.

Overall Record (Approximate)

An exact win/loss record for this period requires a full database search, however, the period saw a generally positive trend for Bafana Bafana, highlighted by their continental success. The team consistently competed in African Cup of Nations tournaments and successfully qualified for a World Cup, indicating a relatively strong period in their history. Detailed match results and statistics are available through various football archives and databases.