JOHANNESBURG—South Africa's national football team, Bafana Bafana, secured a spot in the quarterfinals of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament with a decisive 2-0 victory over Morocco. The match took place at Stade Laurent Pokou in Ivory Coast on Tuesday night, marking a significant achievement for the team in this highly competitive tournament.

According to South African Government News Agency, Arts and Culture, Zizi Kodwa, the victory was a testament to the potential of South Africa's national teams when backed by the support of their countrymen. He praised Bafana Bafana's exceptional performance and encouraged continued support from South Africans as the team progresses to the quarterfinals of AFCON 2023.

The South African Football Association (SAFA) highlighted the team's composure and solid display throughout the match, which was keenly watched by audiences worldwide. Bafana Bafana's success in ousting tournament favorites Morocco was attributed to the second-half goals scored by Evidence Makgopa and Teboho Mokoena, earning the team a coveted place in the next round where they will face Cape Verde on Saturday.