By Levy Masiteng
Defending champions South Africa cruised into the semi-finals of the COSAFA CAF U20 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers after beating Eswatini 2-0 at ABB 1 Stadium in Matola, Mozambique, on Wednesday afternoon.
The victory completed a perfect group-stage campaign for Amajita, who finished Group B with three wins from three matches, nine points, seven goals scored and none conceded.
South Africa broke the deadlock in the 25th minute when Manelis Mazibuko found the back of the net to give the defending champions a 1-0 lead.
Amajita continued to control proceedings and doubled their advantage before half-time, with Milimo Nalumango scoring in the 34th minute to send South Africa into the break two goals ahead.
The result followed South Africa’s earlier victories over Lesotho and Angola.
Amajita opened their title defence with a 3-0 win over Lesotho before beating Angola 2-0, with Lazola Maku and Steven Mendes on
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