By Mark Ogagan
South Africa breathed fresh life into their African Nations Championship (CHAN) campaign when they edged Guinea 2-1 in Kampala on Monday.
Goals from Neo Maema and Thabiso Kutumela secured Bafana Bafana’s first win of the tournament, lifting them off the foot of Group C ahead of the later clash between Uganda and Niger.
Moussa Camara had briefly drawn Guinea level in a pulsating first half at the Mandela National Stadium.
South Africa started the day bottom of the group following their opening 1-1 draw against Algeria, but Bafana Bafana wasted no time making their intent clear.
The result moves South Africa into contention with four points, temporarily behind Algeria.
Guinea remains on one point and will need both victory in their last match and favourable results elsewhere to stay alive in the tournament.
With Uganda and Niger meeting later on Monday, the group’s qualification picture remains finely poised.
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