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In-Depth: How Bafana struck late to eliminate Egypt

The Afcon hosts were eliminated after conceding an 85th minute goal. Goal analyses the tactical battle that unfolded.

Egypt and South Africa clashed in the Round of 16 at the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) on Saturday evening in Cairo. In an open and entertaining game, Bafana Bafana scored late and held on to win 1-0 and progress to the quarter finals to face Nigeria. Hosts Egypt were knocked out of the competition.

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For Egypt, there were three changes from the lineup that started in the 2-0 win against Uganda.