South Africa beats DR Congo in extra time to reach AFCON final
OUAGADOUGOU, Feb. 25, 1998 (AMP) — Burkina Faso 1998 : South Africa reached the Africa Cup of Nations final for the second time in their history courtesy of a 2-1 extra time victory over DR Congo (following a 1-1 draw in regulation) on Wednesday afternoon.
Fixtures and Results : Second Round
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Overview
DR Congo at the AFCON
- 2 titles (1968, 1974)
- 11 appearances (first in 1965)
- 15 participations in the qualifications (first in 1965)
- Statistics: Champions (1968, 1974) Fourth Place (1972)
South Africa at the AFCON
- 1 title (1996)
- 2 appearance (1996)
- 3 participations in the qualifications (first in 1994)
- Statistics: Champions (1996)
DR Congo
1:2
South Africa
1:2 (a.e.t.), 1:1 (0:0)
- 25 February 1998
- 16:00
- Ouagadougou
AFCON History
Read on to know more on the history and origin of the Africa Cup of Nations.