AFCON 2025 | Patience and Hard Work: Sipho Chaine

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Published Dec 20, 2025

From Bloemfontein to Marrakesh...That, in short, is the career path of Orlando Pirates shot stopper, Sipho Chaine. He's part of the Bafana Bafana squad in Morocco for the Africa Cup of Nations tournament. His rise from school football level to the national team highlights the depth of local talent and the importance of patience in professional sport. Schooled in Bloemfontein, Chaine is part of coach Hugo Broos' goalkeeping group. He is currently seen as a second or third-choice option, but his mere presence in the national team is another milestone in a journey that began at Louis Botha Technical High School in Bloemfontein. Current school soccer team coach, Sedilaka Mokone, says Chaine's selection is a reflection of the school's football development system.

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