South Africa defeated its Namibian neighbor on Sunday in the last meeting of the second day of Group E. A 3-0 victory which gives it a glimpse of qualification for the round of 16 of CAN 2024.
Published on : Modified :
2 mins
Clinically, South Africa won on Sunday January 21 in the Southern African derby of Group E against Namibia (3-0). A victory which concludes the second day of the group phase of this CAN 2024.
After its astonishing victory over Tunisia in the first match, Namibia thought it could repeat the feat and confirm its status as the “thrill team” of the first day. But the Brave Warriors quickly got back on track, quite stupidly conceding the opener.
On a harmless attack, Hanamub involuntarily touches the ball with his arm during a duel with a South African. VAR offers a penalty to South Africa. Percy Tau exorcises the demons of the match against Mali and transforms into strength (15th, 1-0).
The Brave Warriors do not give up and attack again, but Bafana Bafana make the break against the flow of play. Zwane, alone on the receiving end of a cross, controls and strikes. A platinum curl that doubles South Africa’s advantage (26th, 2-0). A second curl from the Mamelodi Sundowns scorer completes the affair before the break (40th, 3-0).
Having just entered the game, Maseko adds one more in Kazapua’s bag, probably avoidable (75th, 4-0). Enough to make this confrontation the biggest victory of the tournament.
Read alsoFind the ranking of group E
South Africa thus places itself perfectly in the race for qualification in group E. Bafana Bafana are second, tied on points with their evening opponent, and will have their destiny in their hands when facing Mali Wednesday.
The results of the CANQualified, eliminated, duels to follow… what you need to know before the 3rd day