CAN-2025: South Africa Joins Egypt in the Round of 16

South Africa, coached by Belgian Hugo Broos, struggled to overcome Zimbabwe, winning 3-2 on Monday, December 29, in Marrakech, in a match marked by several blunders. This victory secures their place in the Round of 16 of CAN-2025.

In another match of Group B happening simultaneously in Agadir, Egypt, already qualified and assured of finishing first in the group, rested their key players by starting substitutes who managed to control the game without any issues.