WATCH | Venues to catch ‘Phillip’ on Thursday as Bafana take on Mexico

Bafana Bafanaare back on the international stage and ready for another exciting showdown after they last made an appearance 16 years ago. Whether you’re looking to soak up the atmosphere in a lively sports bar, enjoy the match at a stylish restaurant, or gather with family in a relaxed outdoor setting, there are plenty of great spots to catch all the action. From vibrant fan zones to cosy venues with big screens and great food, here are some of the best places to watchBafana Bafanatake on Mexico and cheer the boys on in green and gold tomorow evening.

The museum’s communications officer Tebogo Ramutlwe said they expect fans to arrive an hour before the game. Don’t know where to watch Bafana Bafana World Cup opening match on Thursday? We look at fan parks in various areas and give you all the information.

Freedom Park Heritage Site in Pretoria is one of them and Selby Sefume tells us what they have to offer. Story to drop at 8pm.pic.twitter.com/S7UMqtFNHh “There will be mobile shops at the amphitheatre where the big screen is at; fans can bring along their camping chairs.” According to Ramutlwe, families can come with the cars as there is sufficient parking spaces. “Once they are parked there will be shuttle that will take them to the amphitheatre.” Freedom Park intends to live stream all the games playing in the afternoon.

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Other soccer lovers in Pretoria have a choice of going to Propanganda, a nightclub in the CBD. Only people aged 21 and older will be allowed in and entrance in free.

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