"South Africa took the lead on 21 minutes when Oswin Appollis showed neat footwork in the box to work a shooting chance and put the ball in the bottom corner. But Angola equalised before the break as Show got a touch to Fredy's free kick to steer the ball into the net. The winning moment came after 79 minutes, when Foster was teed up 20 yards out and curled his shot into the top corner to give the bronze medallists from two years ago a positive start to their campaign."
"It was a workmanlike performance from South Africa, who do not have the plethora of players in top European leagues that their tournament rivals enjoy, with Foster their only one at Premier League Burnley. But they are a well-oiled machine under Belgian coach Hugo Broos and did enough for a victory that set them well on course for the knockout rounds."
South Africa defeated Angola 2-1 in Marrakesh, securing their first opening-match victory at the Africa Cup of Nations since 2004. Oswin Appollis opened the scoring in the 21st minute after sustained possession and a cross from Khuliso Mudau. Angola levelled on 35 minutes when Show diverted Fredy's low free kick. Lyle Foster produced the winner after 79 minutes with a curled shot from around 20 yards. South Africa struck the crossbar and had a goal disallowed, while Angola created chances but left disappointed. The result under coach Hugo Broos puts South Africa in a favorable position for the knockout rounds.
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