AFCON Qualifier Roundup: South Africa Edge Guinea as Kenya Rescue Late Point

South Africa made a winning start to Pitso Mosimane's second spell as head coach, beating Guinea 2-1 in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at Orlando Stadium.

Ime Okon opened the scoring for Bafana Bafana before Seydouba Cissé levelled for Guinea in the second half. Substitute Samukele Kabini then restored South Africa's lead in the 77th minute to secure all three points.

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South Africa missed several chances to put the game beyond doubt but held on to move top of Group D after the opening round of matches.

Elsewhere, Kenya came from behind to draw 1-1 with Eritrea at Nyayo National Stadium. Nahom Girmai gave Eritrea the lead in the 36th minute before Ryan Ogam equalised three minutes from time.

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The result extended Kenya's wait for a win over Eritrea to 23 years. Kenya will next face Guinea in Conakry on October 1, while South Africa travel to Cairo to face Eritrea on September 30.