Summary
South Africa won their opening match against Angola in the Africa Cup of Nations with a 2-1 victory. Lyle Foster scored the winning goal, marking South Africa's first opening match win at the tournament in 21 years. The match saw South Africa taking an early lead, Angola equalizing, and Foster securing the victory late in the game.
Key Facts
- Lyle Foster scored the winning goal for South Africa from outside the box.
- This win was South Africa's first opening match victory in the Africa Cup of Nations in 21 years.
- Oswin Appollis scored South Africa's first goal, and Angola equalized before halftime.
- Angola's Show scored from a free kick by Fredy to make it 1-1.
- South Africa had a goal disallowed due to offside after a VAR review.
- Mbekezeli Mbokazi hit the crossbar with a long-range shot for South Africa.
- The match was played in Marrakesh as part of Group B in the Africa Cup of Nations.
