BafanaBafana have been knocked out of the Cosafa Cup race by defending champions Zambia despite putting in a spirited performance at Durban’s King Zwelithini Stadium on Friday night.
Zambia, who had to weather heavy attacks from the hosts in the final minutes of the clash, came from a goal down to claim a 2-1 victory.
Tshegofatsho Mabasa had opened the scoring for South Africa but goals by Golden Mashata and Albert Kangwanda were enough for Zambia to go through. The Zambians will now face Lesotho in the final of the tournament on Sunday at the venue while South Africa compete for the third spot against Malawi in a curtain raiser for the climax.
Bafana coach for the tournament made at least three changes to the team that started against Eswatini with Mabasa, Shaune Mogaila and young goalkeeper Olwethu Mzimela all starting. The 22-year-old Mzimela replaced experienced Jethren Barr who played all three matches in the group stages. Barr picked up a knock against Eswatini.The game started with Zambia appearing to be in control and keeping the hosts under pressure.After that, the game became balanced and Ramoreboli’s charges looked dangerous in their attacks, using the pace of players such as Iqraam Rayners, Shaune Mogaila and Lesedi Kapinga to their advantage.
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