An 80th minute goal by Nsingizini Hotspurs’ Thubelihle Mavuso has fired Sihlangu back into contention to hold Mozambique’a Os Mambas (The Mambas) 1-1 in Group 1 round 3 of the TotalEnergies AFCON Qualifiers at the Zimpeto Stadium, Mozambique.
The draw is a major boost for Sihlangu who went into the match as overwhelming underdogs. Os Mambas are 99 on the FIFA ranking compared to Eswatini at 159.
Os Mambas scored first through Ratifo in the 73rd minute.
The draw is a great morale booster for Sihlangu who now carry one point into the second leg against Os Mamba on Monday evening at the Mbombela stadium in Mpumalanga.
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