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Paul Myers

South Africa beat Tunisia to reach semis at Cup of Nations and spot at World Cup

South Africa players and coaching staff celebrate with fans after beating Tunisia 1-0 in Rabat to advance to the semi-finals at the women's Africa Cup of Natons as well as the 2023 World Cup. © Paul Myers/RFI

South Africa squeaked into the semi-final at the Cup of Nations and a second consecutive World Cup appearance after a 1-0 win over Tunisia in Rabat on Thursday night.

The first quarter of the tie at the Stade Moulay Hassan suggested Desiree Ellis's team would surge into the last four and - with the tournament doubling as qualifiers for next year's World Cup - into that competition as well.

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