South Africa national soccer team

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is South Africa national soccer team known for?Won the Africa Cup of Nations in 1996 as hosts
2. What is the location?South Africa
3. What is the governing body?South African Football Association (SAFA)
4. What does Bafana Bafana mean and why do they wear green and yellow?Bafana Bafana means "The Boys" in Zulu. Their green and yellow shirts show pride and patriotism for South Africa.
5. Why was South Africa banned from FIFA for many years?Because of apartheid, South Africa was isolated for 16 years and effectively 40 years, so they couldn't play internationally.

Apartheid Era: The period in South African history (1948-1994) characterized by institutionalized racial segregation and discrimination.
FIFA World Cup Host: The distinction of being the nation selected to organize and stage the premier international men's football tournament.
Continental Championship: A major tournament contested by national teams within a specific continent, such as the Africa Cup of Nations for Africa.