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Afcon roundup: South Africa join Egypt in last 16 after win against Zimbabwe

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  • South Africa 3-2 Zimbabwe | Egypt 0-0 Angola

  • Angola face wait to qualify but Zimbabwe out

Oswin Appollis scored a penalty in the final 10 minutes to hand South Africa a 3-2 victory over Zimbabwe in Marrakech on Monday and seal second spot in Group B at the Africa Cup of Nations, dumping their southern African rivals out of the tournament.

South Africa finish with six points in the group, one behind Egypt. Both those advance to the last 16 as Angola, on two points, finish in third and face an anxious wait to see if that is enough as one of the four best third-placed sides.

Continue reading…South Africa 3-2 Zimbabwe | Egypt 0-0 AngolaAngola face wait to qualify but Zimbabwe outOswin Appollis scored a penalty in the final 10 minutes to hand South Africa a 3-2 victory over Zimbabwe in Marrakech on Monday and seal second spot in Group B at the Africa Cup of Nations, dumping their southern African rivals out of the tournament.South Africa finish with six points in the group, one behind Egypt. Both those advance to the last 16 as Angola, on two points, finish in third and face an anxious wait to see if that is enough as one of the four best third-placed sides. Continue reading…