Successful operation for Bafana Bafana and the Eagles on Wednesday on behalf of the beginning of the second group matches at the African Nations Championship. Despite a draw (0-0), South Africa and Mali are sure to keep the head of Group A.

Spectacular first half with scoring opportunities for both sides. Sissoko collapses into the box in the 15th minute but the referee considers that there is no penalty. Moments later, Manqele is fouled outside the box but the official made it a penalty spot. Bernard Parker did not tremble and transformed it quickly. He scored his 3rd goal in the tournament after netting a brace at the opening.

After the break, Mali got on the accelerator and got the equalizer on a beautiful strike by Ibourahima Sidibé. He will be named “man of the match.” Khune could do nothing. After this goal, the two side observed each other until the end of 90 minutes.

The second match of the group opposes Nigeria to Mozambique. Both teams beaten at the opening.

The compositions

Bafana Bafana: Khune , Mere, Nthethe , Mkhwanazi , Mokeke ; Mbatha , Kekaka , Pattison , Tshabalala , Parker , Manqele

Eagles: S Diakité , I Samaké, Keita, Konate M Traoré ; Doumbia C , Y Samaké ; Sissoko, I Sidibé , A Traore , Lassana