Foster Scores Late in South Africa’s Win Over Angola

Lyle Foster’s match-winning 79th-minute strike allowed South Africa to win first opening match at AFCON since 2004.

Lyle Foster scored a crucial 79th-minute goal to secure South Africa’s 2-1 victory over Angola in their Africa Cup of Nations opener, marking their first win in an opening match since 2004. Oswin Appollis had given South Africa an early lead, but Angola equalized before halftime. South Africa also had a goal disallowed and struck the crossbar in a competitive performance. The win sets them on a positive path for the tournament under coach Hugo Broos.