South Africa and hosts Morocco are in the round of 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations.
The rise of the 2010 World Cup hosts is particularly memorable: in the 3-2 win against Zimbabwe, a penalty in the 82nd minute decided in South Africa’s favor.
Midfielder Nakamba previously “parried” a ball with his hand in the penalty area that would have gone next to the goal.
Morocco secures their ticket with a 3-0 win over Zambia. For the North Africans, Ayoub El Kaabi (9th, 50th) and Real Madrid’s Brahim Diaz score with his third goal in the third game (27th) at the Stade Moulay Abdallah in Rabat.
Top star Achraf Hakimi from Paris Saint-Germain made his comeback in the 64th minute after an ankle injury. On Zambia’s side, ex-Salzburg player Patson Daka is replacing Austria Lustenau striker Jack Lahne.
Mali and Egypt reach goalless draws
In addition to the first-placed Moroccans, Mali is also promoted to Group A after a 0-0 draw against the Comoros. With Mohamed Camara, Dorgeles Nene, Amadou Haidara (all ex-Salzburg) and Mamadou Sangaré (ex-Rapid), there are four former Austrian Bundesliga kickers on the field. Another, Amadou Dante (ex-Sturm), is on the bench, as is Gaoussou Diakite, who was loaned out to Lausanne from Salzburg.
Victory in Group B goes to Egypt, who are already resting all of their stars in the 0-0 draw against Angola.
