Themba Zwane rolled back the years in Bafana Bafana’s scintillating 3-3 draw against Algeria in Algiers.
Yassine Benzia opened the scoring in the 22nd minute giving Algeria an early lead. Themba Zwane bagged two goals in just over 10 minutes, with the first assisted by Mihlali Mayambela and the second a superb solo-goal. Bafana went into halftime leading 2-1.
FELL TO MY KNEES😭🇿🇦
Amazing goal by Themba Zwane to put Bafana Bafana ahead against Algeria🔥 It’s Zwane’s second goal of the match.
🇿🇦South Africa 2 – 1 Algeria 🇩🇿
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Algeria started the second half strong and equalized in the 53rd minute through Yacine Brahimi. FC Stellenbosch striker Iqraam Rayners restored Bafana’s lead in the 66th minute with a clever touch from Elias Mokwana’s shot.
Benzia completed his double with a sensational overhead kick to get Algeria back on level terms. Overall it was a satisfying performance from Bafana against one of the strongest teams on the continent.
FT | 🇩🇿 ALG 3-3 RSA 🇿🇦
Bafana Bafana and Algeria play out a six-goal thriller in Algiers 💥
Yassine Benzia scores 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 to ensure that the spoils are shared 👇 pic.twitter.com/TqFLaDTNjd
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