Cape Town – Bafana Bafana have qualified for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in scintillating fashion after beating Libya 2-1 on Sunday.
As it happened: Libya 1-2 South Africa
Star striker Percy Taus big match temperament was well documented as his brace secured South Africas passage to Egypt in June.
After a goalless first-half, the speedy striker took just five minutes into the second-half to give South Africa the advantage although Libya equalised with a controversial penalty kick.
However, Tau and his colleagues were never going to be denied on a hostile evening in Tunisia.
Taus first goal was a superb strike from outside the box while his second had pace and precision that gave the Libyan goalkeeper no chance.
If anything, almost all of the players put their weight on this victory; starting with outstanding goalkeeper Darren Keet, who made several saves throughout the match.
The back four, well marshaled by captain Thulani Hlatshwayo, resembled the old Berlin Wall in which Sfiso Hlanti, Buhle Mkwanazi and Thamsanqa Mkhize as well as Innocent Maela put their bodies on the line.
Dean Furman was rock solid in the midfield alongside Kamohelo Mokotjo, while Themba Zwane and Lebogang Mothiba never stopped running.
After the final whistle, Stuart Baxter took the liberty to lead the dressing room celebrations with famous South African chants alongside Furman and Tiyani Mabunda.
Meanwhile, the draw will take place on Friday, April 12.
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