Friday, March 29, 2024

CAF U17 Qualifier: Zambia, South Africa book semi final places

South Africa and Zambia sealed their places in the semifinals of the TotalEnergies U17 AFCON Algeria 2023 | COSAFA Qualifier in Lilongwe on Monday with victories over Mozambique and Seychelles respectively in Group B.

Both now have six points at the top of the pool and cannot be caught, though who finishes first will be decided when the pair square-off on Wednesday.

The top two teams in each pool advance to the semifinals, while the two finalists in the competition, which also forms part of the Region 5 Games Lilongwe 2022, book themselves a place at the continental finals that will be held in Algeria in April.

South Africa made it two wins from two when they defeated Mozambique 1-0, with Siyabonga Mabena capitalising on a defensive error to score his sixth goal of the competition.

The South Africans had the better chances in the game, but Mozambique made it difficult for them and held out until Mabena stole the ball off a defender in possession and cooly slotted home his shot.

Zambia claimed a rampant 7-1 victory over 10-man Seychelles to also keep up a 100% record in the pool stages so far.  

Emmanuel Mwanza netted five goals in a superb individual performance after Seychelles had received a red card in the first half. It was a chance for Zambia to flex their muscles that they did not miss.

South Africa and Zambia now play for top spot in the pool with the former needing just a draw to secure it.

The two qualifiers in Group A will be decided on Tuesday when Botswana meet Namibia at  12h00 in a winner-takes-all battle, though a draw will be enough to see Botswana advance.

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