Foster Scores Late Goal: South Africa Defeat Angola AFCON
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- * south Africa won their opening match at AFCON: Yes, they defeated Angola 2-1.
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* south Africa won their opening match at AFCON: Yes, they defeated Angola 2-1.
* This is the first opening match win for South Africa at AFCON in a long time: Yes, it’s the first since 2004 (21 years).
* Who scored the winning goal for South Africa? Lyle Foster.
* When did Foster score? The 79th minute.
* How was Foster’s goal described? A “superb winner from outside the box,” curled into the top corner.
* Who scored South Africa’s first goal? Oswin Appollis.
* When did Appollis score? The 21st minute.
* Who equalized for Angola? Show.
* How did Angola score? Show got a touch on Fredy’s free kick.
* What is South Africa’s recent AFCON history? They were bronze medallists two years ago.
* Where did the match take place? Marrakesh.
* What group are South Africa in? Group B.
* Who else is in Group B? Egypt and Zimbabwe.
* Where does lyle Foster play? Premier League Burnley.
* Who is South Africa’s coach? Hugo Broos.
* publication Date: 22 Dec 2025.
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