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TAU BRACE SENDS BAFANA TO AFCON

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Percy Tau of South Africa celebrates goal with teammates
Percy Tau of South Africa celebrates goal with teammates
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PHENOMENAL Percy Tau scored a brilliant brace to book Bafana Bafana’s place at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) finals after a 2-1 victory over Libya at a packed Stade Taïeb Mhiri in neutral Sfax, Tunisia on Sunday.

Needing only to draw in order to progress to the finals, Stuart Baxter's side took a 50th minute lead through Percy Tau.

However, Ahmad Benali converted from a spot kick in the 66th minute to give South African fans an anxious closing 24 minutes of play.

Brilliant Tau eased their fears, however, with his second of the match in the 69th minute as Bafana held on to secure a famous 2-1 victory.

When all was said and done, Bafana qualified second behind Nigeria in Group E and will take their place in the newly expanded 24-team tournament to be played in Egypt between June 21 and July 19.





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