AFCON 2023: South Africa shock Morocco to end 21-year curse
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It was a night to remember for South Africa in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Johannesburg.
South Africa defeated World Cup semifinalists Morocco 2-1 to take control of Group K on Saturday.
It was the first time that the Bafana Bafana had taken all three points against the Atlas Lions in 21 years.
South Africa deflate Morocco
It was a solid performance from the home side with their fans cheering them on.
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Two goals in either half were what the Bafana Bafana needed to end a long wait for their first win over the Lions.
Munir opened the scoring with an own goal as early as the fifth minute to put the hosts in front.
Three minutes after the break, Zakhele Lepasa doubled their advantage to give them breathing space.
Chelsea’s Hakim Ziyech pulled one back for Morocco at the hour mark but the rainbow nation held on tight to seal their first win over the Atlas Lions since 2002.
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