South Africa booked their place in the Africa Cup of Nations knockout rounds after a dramatic 3–2 victory over Zimbabwe in Marrakesh.
Bafana Bafana struck early through Tshepang Moremi, but Zimbabwe responded with a stunning solo equaliser from Tawanda Maswanhise to level the contest before halftime.
Okay News reports that the second half delivered even more drama as Lyle Foster restored South Africa’s lead, only for Zimbabwe to draw level again after an unfortunate own goal by Aubrey Modiba. With tensions high late on, VAR intervened to award South Africa a decisive penalty following a handball by Zimbabwe captain Marvelous Nakamba.
Oswin Appollis kept his nerve from the spot to seal all three points for Hugo Broos’ side. The win sees South Africa finish second in Group B behind Egypt, setting up a knockout clash with the winners of Group A, while Zimbabwe exit the tournament after a spirited showing.
