AFCON 2000 : South Africa beats Tunisia in shoot out to claim AFCON third place

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ACCRA, Feb. 12, 2000 (AMP) — Ghana Nigeria 2000 : South Africa secured the consolation of third place at the 2000 Africa Cup of Nations after defeating Tunisia 4-3 on penalties (after a 2-2 draw) on Saturday afternoon.

Fixtures and Results : Second Round

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Overview

South Africa at the AFCON

  • 1 title (1996)
  • 3 appearances (first in 1996)
  • 4 participations in the qualifications (first in 1994)
  • Statistics: Champions (1996) Runners-up (1998)

Tunisia at the AFCON

  • 9 appearances (first in 1962)
  • 16 participations in the qualifications (first in 1962)
  • Statistics: Runners-up (1965, 1996) Third Place (1962) Fourth Place (1978)
South Africa
2:2
Tunisia
4:3 (penalties), 2:2 (a.e.t.), 2:2 (1:1)
  • 12 February 2000
  • 16:00
  • Accra

AFCON History

Africa Cup of Nations History

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