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Niger frustrates South Africa to keep Group C on a knife edge

South Africa defender Harold Majadibodu (left) in action against Niger during their 2024 African Nations Championship (Chan) Group C match at Nelson Mandela Stadium, Kampala, on August 15, 2025. [CAF Media]

South Africa were left to rue missed opportunities and VAR drama after being held to a goalless draw by Niger in their 2024 African Nations Championship (Chan) Group C clash in Kampala on Friday night.

The result at the Nelson Mandela Stadium means Bafana Bafana remain on five points, level with Algeria and just one behind leaders Uganda, with all three sides still fighting for a place in the quarter-finals.

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