A late goal from Thuso Phala saw South Africa defeatted Zambia
1-0 in an Africa Cup of Nations warm-up friendly at the Orlando Stadium
yesterday afternoon.
The match between Bafana Bafana and Chipolopolo looked set to end in a goalless stalemate until substitute Phala struck in the 81st minute to hand the host a 1-0 win before it headed off to Gabon
for a preparatory camp ahead of the AFCON.
South Africa’s only real glimpse at a goal in the first half came on the 20 minute mark when striker Tokelo Rantie almost caught goalkeeper Kennedy Mweene in possession, but the Mamelodi Sundowns’ player just about avoided embarrassment.
However, Mweene suffered an injury just before the break and was replaced by Danny Munyao – Zambia will hope the goalkeeper’s injury does not rule him out of the upcoming AFCON tournament.
Zambia missed out on a great opportunity after Erick Mathoho was caught in possession, but James Chamanga was unable to direct his shot on target.
The match looked set to end in a goalless stalemate until the 81st minute when Sibusiso Vilakazi put Thuso Phala in on goal and he broke the deadlock with a powerful shot.
The Sun
The match between Bafana Bafana and Chipolopolo looked set to end in a goalless stalemate until substitute Phala struck in the 81st minute to hand the host a 1-0 win before it headed off to Gabon
for a preparatory camp ahead of the AFCON.
South Africa’s only real glimpse at a goal in the first half came on the 20 minute mark when striker Tokelo Rantie almost caught goalkeeper Kennedy Mweene in possession, but the Mamelodi Sundowns’ player just about avoided embarrassment.
However, Mweene suffered an injury just before the break and was replaced by Danny Munyao – Zambia will hope the goalkeeper’s injury does not rule him out of the upcoming AFCON tournament.
Zambia missed out on a great opportunity after Erick Mathoho was caught in possession, but James Chamanga was unable to direct his shot on target.
The match looked set to end in a goalless stalemate until the 81st minute when Sibusiso Vilakazi put Thuso Phala in on goal and he broke the deadlock with a powerful shot.
The Sun
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