South Africa claimed the winner's trophy at the Cosafa Qualifiers for U-17 Afcon 2021 in Morocco, lifting the regional title in this age-group for the first time since 2002.
South Africa defeated holders Zambia 4-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in the decider in Nelson Mandela Bay to spark wild scenes of celebration.
Both sides had already qualified for the continental finals in Morocco, which will have been a major aim before the tournament, but Zambia will have to settle for the silver medal after losing the shoot-out.
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South Africa also extend their record number of wins in the competition to three, one more than the Zambians.