South Africa U23s beat Madagascar 1-0 in 2028 Olympic qualifier
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on South African Football Association
South Africa’s U23s beat Madagascar 1-0 in the first leg of the 2028 Olympic Games qualifier, played on Saturday in Atteridgeville, near Pretoria. Substitute Quwan Plaatjies’ goal in the 73rd minute opens the way to the third round, according to the South African Football Association (SAFA).
Quwan Plaatjies scored South Africa’s only goal in the 73rd minute, after coming on in the second half, in the first Olympic qualifying match against Madagascar. South Africa coach Raymond Mdaka said his team needed to correct its lack of efficiency before the next meeting, after several missed chances.
South Africa and Madagascar will meet again on Tuesday at 8pm at the Lucas Moripe Stadium in Atteridgeville for the return leg. Raymond Mdaka called on his players to approach this match as a fresh contest to avoid any complacency, while stressing that Madagascar could cause them problems.
