South Africa overcame Zambia 3-2 in their second game in Group B to get their 2023 U-17 AFCON back on track.
The Amajimbos kicked off their campaign with a 2-0 defeat to Morocco while Zambia fell to a 1-0 loss to Nigeria.
Vicky Mkhawana gave South Africa the lead in the 13th minute before he added the second on 31 minutes.
On the stroke of halftime Emmanuel Mwanza pulled a goal back for Zambia to make it 2-1.
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Just three minutes into the second half Mwanza got his second goal to complete the comeback for Zambia.
But in the 76th minute Michael Dokunmu got the winner for South Africa.
In the group’s other game played earlier on Wednesday, Morocco pipped Nigeria 1-0 book their place in the quarter-finals.
On Saturday, South Africa will take on Nigeria in their final group game with qualification to the last eight at stake.
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Nigeria needed a Kanu type of player but he now plays for South Africa U17. Scouting did not reach Holland for Dokunmu. See his movement and deft touches. His winning goal against Zambia was awesome.
Dokunmu is an intelligent baller.
Be contended with what you have brother!
Dokunmu was just ok. Hardly the best player for the SAs.
Golden Eaglets are second on the standings and a draw against South Africa come Saturdsy will cement that place. No wahala!
It’s always dangerous to play for a draw. The Eaglets can beat this SA side (that I have now watched 2x), and that should be the primary goal on Saturday. Good luck lads!
What an exhilarating match! Both teams showcased incredible skill and determination, but South Africa’s edge really made the difference. Can’t wait to see how they progress from here!
What an exciting match! Both teams showed incredible skill and determination, but South Africa’s late push really made the difference. Zambian fans must be proud of their team’s effort, though! Can’t wait to see how they both perform in the upcoming fixtures!