South Africa booked their place in the semi-finals of the CAF U20 Africa Cup of Nations with a dramatic 1-0 victory over DR Congo in the quarter-finals. The match, which extended into extra time, was decided by a last-gasp goal from Thabang Mahlangu in the 105+4th minute, sealing the win for the South Africans.
The intense encounter saw both sides struggle to break the deadlock during regular time, with South Africa finally finding the breakthrough in the dying moments of the first half of extra time. Mahlangu's decisive strike not only secured the semi-final spot but also confirmed South Africa's qualification for the 2025 FIFA U20 World Cup in Chile.
With this victory, South Africa will now face Nigeria in the semi-final, setting up a highly anticipated clash between two of Africa's youth football giants.
The journey to continental glory and a shot at the U20 AFCON title continues for South Africa, with their eyes firmly set on both regional dominance and global representation in Chile.
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