The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled the “Best Saves” made by goalkeepers during the quarterfinals of the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory Coast.
Among the noteworthy selections is Yassine Bounou’s remarkable save during the match between Morocco and South Africa.
The CAF highlighted Bounou’s agile stop against a powerful shot launched from the midfield by a South African player.
𝗚𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴. 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴. That’s what they love to do. 🧤
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— CAF (@CAF_Online) February 1, 2024
In a showdown that showcased outstanding goalkeeping skills, the Moroccan goalkeeper demonstrated exceptional reflexes to deny South Africa a scoring opportunity.
The intense encounter between the two teams unfolded as part of the mentioned stage of the AFCON tournament.
The list of “Best Saves” in the quarterfinals also included Angola’s goalkeeper, Singori Antonio, making a crucial save against Namibia.
Additionally, Ivory Coast’s goalkeeper, Yahya Fofana, showcased his shot-stopping prowess in the face-off against Senegal.
