Heart-stopping match in the closing of the Round of 16 in AFCON 2023 between Morocco and South Africa, where the South African team struggled to secure a 2-0 victory against the Moroccans led by Achraf Hakimi and Romain Saïss.

The first goal of the match came in the second half courtesy of Evidence Makgopa, who put South Africa ahead at the 57th minute, giving them a slight edge against a Moroccan team that looked like the favorite.

Later, with nerves on edge and emotions running high, Morocco had the chance to equalize with a penalty that Achraf Hakimi ultimately missed, undoubtedly dampening Morocco's motivation.

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Minutes later, South Africa would score their second goal at the 90+5th minute, courtesy of Teboho Mokoena, who dashed the Moroccans' hopes and raised the spirits of the South Africans.