Bafana Bafana have superior to the knockout phases of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after edging Zimbabwe 3-2 of their ultimate Group B match.
Objectives from Lyle Foster, Tshepang Moremi and Oswin Appollis secured all three factors for Hugo Broos’ facet.
The win noticed South Africa end second in Group B, establishing a spherical of 16 conflict in opposition to the runners-up from Group F.
That encounter will happen in Rabat, with Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Gabon and Mozambique all nonetheless in competition to complete second within the group. Group F concludes on Wednesday night time, after which Bafana will be taught their subsequent opponents.
This marks the second consecutive AFCON wherein Bafana have reached the final 16. On the earlier event, Broos’ males went on to complete third, their greatest displaying on the continental showpiece since 2000.
Elsewhere in Group B, Egypt topped the standings following a goalless draw with Angola. Bafana will now flip their consideration to Sunday’s knockout fixture and can get pleasure from an additional day’s relaxation in comparison with their subsequent opponents.
Bafana wins second AFCON recreation
South Africa might be again in motion on 4 January, hoping to construct on their 2024 heroics, after they claimed a bronze medal. Nevertheless, with the potential of going through West African heavyweights, Broos’ facet might want to increase their stage.
Performances within the group stage have been underwhelming, and one other below-par show may convey their AFCON marketing campaign to an abrupt finish.
