Suspenseful Penalty Shootout Secures Bronze Medal for South Africa in African Cup of Nations

At the end of a penalty shootout full of suspense, Hugo Broos’ South Africa won the bronze medal of the African Cup of Nations against DR Congo (0-0, 6-5 tab). This is Bafana Bafana’s best result since their third-place finish in 2000.

Shortly after the hour mark, DR Congo missed a huge opportunity. Following a rough exit from Ronwen Williams, Elia Meschack sent a cross towards Silas but the latter got confused and shot just wide of the South African cages (66th).

At the end of the match, poor control from Siyanda

With a 0-0 after 90 minutes of play, the two teams had to decide on penalties with a huge miss from Teboho Mokoena for the first South African attempt while Samuel Moutoussamy gave the Congolese the advantage.

Chancel Mbemba (ex-Anderlecht) had the match ball at the tip of his foot but his shot on goal was saved by the South African goalkeeper. The latter did not tremble and made the decisive save on Elia’s attempt.

On the DR Congo side, Theo Bongonda started but was replaced while Joris Kayembe (Genk) played the entire match.

This is the 4th time that South Africa has reached the CAN podium. African champions in 1996, Bafana Bafana reached the final in 1998 and took 3rd place in 2000.

Hugo Broos won the CAN with Cameroon in 2017.

2024-02-10 22:25:00
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