African Nations Cup: Bafana Bafana, Blue Sharks Advance To Quarterfinals

The final cycle of matches from the group stage of the African Nations Cup commenced on Sunday with two games in Group A played in South Africa.

At Durban:

May Mahlangu (71') and Siyabonga Sangweni (86') provided the scoring that lifted South Africa to a 2-2 draw with Morocco, clinching a berth in the quarterfinal round for the host nation.

At Port Elizabeth:

Fernando Varela (81') and Heldon Ramos (90'+1) provided the scoring as the Cape Verde Islands came from the behind to top Angola 2-1 and lock up a berth in the quarterfinal round.

FINAL GROUP A STANDINGS:

1. South Africa (GP: 3; GD: +2; PTS: 5)
2. Cape Verde Islands (GP: 3; GD: +1; PTS: 5)
3. Morocco (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 3)
4. Angola (GP: 3; GD: -3; PTS: 1)

South Africa and the Cape Verde Islands advanced to the quarterfinal round.