Bafana Bafana have achieved their minimum requirement of progressing beyond the group stages of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Afcon despite a nervy 3-2 win over a stubborn Zimbabwe at Marrakesh Stadium on Monday.
Another hard-fought win to go with their opening 2-1 victory against Angola last Monday saw Hugo Brooss team end second in Group B on six points to Egypts seven, as the Pharaohs ended with a 1-1 draw against Palancas Negras in Rabat.
The result, secured via goals by Tshepang Moremi seventh minute, Lyle Foster 50th and Oswin Appolliss VAR-originated penalty 82nd sees South Africa play whoever finishes second in Group F between Cameroon and Ivory Coast in the last 16 in Rabat on Sunday.
