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South Africa edge Zimbabwe 3-2 to book AFCON 2025 knockout place

South Africa edge Zimbabwe 3-2 to book AFCON 2025 knockout place

Summary

South Africa won a 3-2 match against Zimbabwe in the Africa Cup of Nations, securing their place in the knockout stages. Oswin Appollis scored a late penalty to ensure the team's victory. Zimbabwe did not qualify for the next round after this result.

Key Facts

  • South Africa beat Zimbabwe 3-2 in a football match held in Marrakesh.
  • Oswin Appollis scored the winning penalty for South Africa in the last 10 minutes.
  • South Africa secured second place in Group B, with Egypt finishing first.
  • South Africa's goal scorers were Tshepang Moremi, Lyle Foster, and Oswin Appollis.
  • Zimbabwe's goals included Tawanda Maswanhise's equalizer and an own goal by South Africa's Aubrey Modiba.
  • Zimbabwe's hopes of advancing ended with this loss.
  • South Africa will move to the knockout stage of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025.

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