South Africa’s national football team, “Bafana Bafana,” has solidified its place among the qualified teams for the semifinals of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory Coast after a victorious encounter against Cape Verde on Saturday evening.
The match concluded with a goalless draw in both regular and extra time, leading to a nail-biting penalty shootout.
South Africa emerged triumphant with a 2-1 victory in the penalty kicks, thanks to the outstanding performance of their goalkeeper Ronwen Williams, who successfully defended against four crucial penalties.
Securing their place in the semifinals, South Africa is now set to face Nigeria on Wednesday, February 7.
In parallel, on the same day, the Democratic Republic of Congo will clash with Ivory Coast, who secured a 2-1 victory against Mali in a previous match on Saturday.
The AFCON tournament continues to captivate football enthusiasts as the participating teams vie for the prestigious continental title.
