South Africa participated in the Africa Cup of Nations much later than many African countries (the country was scheduled to participate in the inaugural 1957 Africa Cup of Nations but lost its slot because of apartheid). They then participated for the first time as host of the 1996 edition, South Africa soon established itself as an emerging African power.
The first Afcon participation was led by Captain Tovey Neil, South Africa participated and there was a complete success, with the team conquering their first, and only African trophy, on their debut. Since then, South Africa has continued to participate and remains a great force, though success has been elusive since the 2000s.
Outside the 1996 edition, South Africa again hosted the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations and managed to advance to the quarter-finals. They again reached the quarter-finals in the 2019 edition of the tournament.
After 15 years The Amapiano's have secured their slot for the semi-final round of the AFCON '23 at Cote D'Ivoire 🇨🇮 after winning Cape Verde in a penalty shootout. Their Goalkeeper Rowen Williams becomes the first Goalkeeper to save 4 penalties in a single match as far as Afcon is concerned.
In their upcoming encounter, They will face Nigeria on the 7th of February 2024 for the semi-final match of the Afcon 23 competition in Ivory Coast.
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