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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