AFCON: South Africa eliminate Morocco with 2-0
In a surprising turn of events at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, South Africa pulled off a shocker by defeating the tournament favorites, Morocco, 2-0, securing their spot in the quarter-finals.
Evidence Magkopa’s goal in the 57th minute took Bafana Bafana into the lead, causing a surprise at the San-Pedro stadium.
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Morocco had an opportunity to level the score in the 85th minute with a penalty after the referee and VAR determined that Mvala used his hand to stop El Kaabi’s goal shot. However, Hakimi’s kick hit the crossbar, giving South Africa the advantage.
With just five minutes left in the match, Morocco went down to ten men as Amrabat received a red card for a foul on Mokoena.
