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South Africa have secured a place in the knockout stage of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after a dramatic 3-2 win over Zimbabwe in Marrakech.
A late penalty from Oswin Appollis sealed the victory for Bafana Bafana, who finished second in Group B behind Egypt, while Zimbabwe were eliminated in fourth place.
South Africa took an early lead through Tshepang Moremi after seven minutes before Zimbabwe responded with a stunning solo goal from Tawanda Maswanhise.
Lyle Foster restored South Africa’s advantage early in the second half, but Zimbabwe struck back when a deflected clearance off defender Aubrey Modiba found the net.
Appollis then calmly converted from the spot following a VAR decision for handball to send the 1996 champions through.
South Africa will face the Group F runners-up in Rabat on Sunday, while Zimbabwe’s wait to progress beyond the group stage at Afcon continues.
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