Lyle Foster of South Africa celebrates a goal during the Africa Cup Of Nations, Group B match against Zimbabwe at Stade de Marrakech on Monday in Marrakech, Morocco. Photo: Zamani Makautsi/Gallo Images Bafana Bafana sealed their place in the last-16 of the Africa Cup of Nations after a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Zimbabwe in their final group match. Tshepang Moremi, Lyle Foster and Oswin Appollis were on the scoresheet for Bafana to cancel out Tawanda Chirewa’s goal and Aubrey Modiba’s own goal.
The result sees South Africa finish on six points, one behind Group B winners Egypt.Below are the player ratings by Phakaaathi football reporter Katlego Modiba. He was beaten by Tawanda Chirewa’s brilliant first-half strike, but the Bafana captain could have reacted better to the second. Produced a few routine saves but didn’t reach his usual high level.
It was yet another strong shift at right-back. Read the danger well, defended firmly and rarely looked troubled. He was generally solid down the left flank before the unfortunate own goal in the 74th minute which dented an otherwise steady performance.
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Another unconvincing performance by Ngezana at centre-back and his understanding with Mbekezeli Mbokazi remains questionable as the pair looked at times. Not his best outing and was caught out in the build-up to Chirewa’s equaliser after committing too soon and opening space inside the box. Usually dependable, he struggled for rhythm and sharpness in midfield.
The link-up with Mokoena lacked fluidity and Broos opted to replace him with Aubaas at half-time. Not as influential as he can be, but still put in a steady shift and contributed in key phases to help Bafana see out the result.
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