Percy Tau bravely stepped up to take a penalty to open the scoring for Bafana Bafana against Namibia at the Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday 21 January 2023.
Percy Tau steps up to take penalty
After Morena’s cut-back, Themba Zwane increased Bafana’s advantage at the near post, punishing Namibia for missing a glorious opportunity just after the 20 minute mark.
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After that, Broos’ team was comfortable moving the ball forward. Ten minutes before halftime, Sithole had a great chance but was unable to convert a free header at the back post.
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Zwane was lethal on the breakaway moments later though to give Bafana a big lead.
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Thapelo Maseko came on as a second half substitute and got his first goal for South Africa to make it 4-0.
Teams
Following their loss to Mali, Bafana made two substitutions, starting Thapelo Morena and Grant Kekana in an all-Mamelodi Sundowns lineup with the exception of Evidence Makgopa, Sphephelo Sithole, and Percy Tau.
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Namibia named an unchanged team from the side that beat Tunisia 1-0.
South Africa:Â Williams, Mudau, Kekana, Mvala, Modiba, Morena, Sithole, Mokoena, Zwane, Tau, Makgopa.
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Subs:Â Goss, Mothwa, Mobbie, Mashego, Xulu, Maseko, Sibisi, Monare, Mayambela, Lepasa, Adams, Appollis
Namibia:Â Kazapua, Haukongo, Nyambe, Amutenya, Iimbondi, Petrus, Hanamub, Shitembi, Tijueza, Hotto, Shalulile