South Africa

Ahead of the last two days of the first round, we run through the outstanding groups and examine the permutations, looking at what each side needs to progress and potentially top their groups.

Bafana Bafana and Burnley striker Lyle Foster was relentless in South Africa's group stage fixtures, and it wasn't only in terms of his two goals and two assists in the three games.

Hugo Broos said he took Sphephelo "Yaya" Sithole off at halftime of South Africa's 3-2 win over Zimbabwe in favour of Bathusi Aubaas because Sithole was losing the ball too easily.

Leonard Solms reacts to South Africa's 3-2 win over Zimbabwe as they advance to the round of 16.

Hugo Broos has again criticised Mbekezeli Mbokazi's move to Chicago Fire, urging him to move to Europe and follow in the footsteps of Vincent Kompany, another player he coached at a young age.

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Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has brought Sipho Mbule back into his starting lineup for Monday's crunch clash with Zimbabwe.

Bafana Bafana qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) last 16 with a 3-2 win over neighbours Zimbabwe that showed flashes of brilliance, but did not silence doubts about their title credentials.

Bafana Bafana centre-back Nkosinathi Sibisi has praised the healthy competition within the squad for places as he finds himself battling for minutes with several high-profile players in his position.

Heading into South Africa's final Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) group fixture against Zimbabwe in Marrakesh on Monday, Hugo Broos' men need a draw to secure their progression to the knockout rounds.