Niger frustrates South Africa to keep Group C on a knife edge

South Africa were left to rue missed opportunities and VAR drama after being held to a goalless draw by Niger in their CHAN 2024 Group C clash in Kampala on Friday night...
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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.
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Niger Holds South Africa to 0-0 Draw, Leaving CHAN 2024 Group C Undecided - August 2025
South Africa's Bafana Bafana were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw by Niger's Menas in a 2024 African Nations Championship (Chan) Group C match in Kampala. The result leaves the contest for the two quarter-final spots intensely close and delicately poised. South Africa has five points, level with Algeria and one point behind leaders Uganda. Uganda, Algeria, and South Africa hold strong positions, but Guinea and Niger still have mathematical chances to advance. The race for the Group C quarter-final spots will go down to the wire on August 19, 2025, with final matches concluding in Kampala and Nairobi.








