Sport vs Fortaleza, 2025 Copa do Nordeste, Group Stage
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Game Information
Venue: Ilha do Retiro
Location: Recife, Brazil
Copa do Nordeste Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vitória | 7 | +4 | 15 |
| 2 | Sport | 7 | +4 | 12 |
| 3 | Ferroviário | 7 | -2 | 10 |
| 4 | Fortaleza | 7 | +4 | 9 |
Copa do Nordeste News
There were few positives from Bafana Bafana's three-point FIFA World Cup qualifying points deduction, but being in the centre of the storm taught Teboho Mokoena a lesson in his own, and others' mental health.
The road back to the top of Africa arguably began years before current coach Hugo Broos took the Bafana Bafana job in May 2021 - as one of his predecessors began transforming South Africa's football.
Despite winger/attacking midfielder Thembinkosi Lorch's revival at Wydad Casablanca, he remains out of Hugo Broos' Bafana Bafana squad, much to the chagrin of a vocal section of South Africa supporters.
Nigeria showed all the qualities that could lead them to AFCON triumph; and all the frailties that could lead to an early exit.
Four former champions began their AFCON campaigns with victories on Tuesday.

