South Africa (Bafana Bafana) were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw by Niger in their 2024 African Nations Championship (Chan) Group C match in Kampala on Friday night. The result leaves qualification for the quarter-finals on a knife-edge, with South Africa remaining on five points, level with Algeria and just one point behind leaders Uganda.

• Key Incident: South Africa were denied two penalties in the first half after lengthy VAR reviews by Moroccan referee Bouchra Kerboubi.
• Team Performance: Murfy Ntseki’s South Africa controlled possession and created chances but could not break down Harouna Doula’s resilient Niger defense.
• Niger's Impact: Despite being eliminated from the competition, Niger secured a point, showcasing strong defensive organization after two previous defeats.