South Africa reaches COSAFA Cup semifinals

On Tuesday, June 10, the final two matches in Group A of the COSAFA Cup were played. After these games, the semifinalist was revealed.

Details: The tension was incredible, with Mozambique and South Africa holding four and three points respectively, both fighting for a playoff spot. But as the matches unfolded, the drama only intensified.

South Africa played out a composed 0-0 draw against Mauritius, bringing their tally to four points from three games. Meanwhile, the parallel fixture turned into a spectacle. Zimbabwe netted three goals against their opponents while conceding one. Just two minutes before the final whistle, they needed one more goal to clinch a semifinal berth.

They couldn't find that crucial goal, and as a result, managed to surpass Mozambique in the standings, moving into second place. South Africa advanced to the semifinals. Three teams finished with four points each, but Bafana Bafana boasted the best goal difference, sending them through to the next round.

Reminder: Our editorial team has prepared for you the full tournament schedule, match results, and group standings.