South Africa draw brings Guinea closer to top of AFCON group
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Guinee7
South Africa’s 2-2 draw with Kenya cuts its lead over Guinea to one point in Group D of the AFCON 2027 qualifiers. The Bafana Bafana have seven points against six for the Syli, who beat Eritrea 2-1 in Conakry on Thursday, according to Guinee7.
South Africa’s 2-2 draw with Kenya on Friday reduced the Bafana Bafana’s lead over Guinea to one point in Group D of the AFCON 2027 qualifiers, reports Guinee7. South Africa remain top with seven points, ahead of Guinea, second with six points after their 2-1 win over Eritrea.
South Africa opened the scoring in the 9th minute through an own goal by Amos Wanjala. Michael Olunga equalised from the penalty spot before half-time, then Relebohile Mofokeng restored the South Africans' lead in the 77th minute. Ryan Ogam finally equalised in the 90th minute, according to Guinee7.
Kenya have two points and Eritrea one point. Guinea will face Eritrea again on 16 November, while South Africa will face Kenya again on 17 November. A Guinea win combined with another South African setback could allow the Syli national to go top of the group, which has only one qualifying place because Kenya have automatically qualified as the host country.
The result came after the match between South Africa and Kenya, announced on 12 November as part of the third round.
