Blow by blow: South Africa vs Libya

Full time result:
South Africa ???????? 0 – 0 Libya ???????? #AFCON2019Q #AFCON2019 #Libya #GoLibya #LBY #RSALBY#ليبيا #جنوب_افريقيا #SALBY #SAvsLIBYA

— Libya FA (@Libya_FA) 8 September 2018

4min to be added on in Durban #SAvsLIBYA #AFCON2019Q

— Bafana Bafana (@BafanaBafana) 8 September 2018

88’- Substitution: Salem Roma is on for Saltou
South Africa ???????? 0 – 0 Libya ???????? #AFCON2019Q #AFCON2019 #Libya #GoLibya #LBY #RSALBY#ليبيا #جنوب_افريقيا #SALBY #SAvsLIBYA

— Libya FA (@Libya_FA) 8 September 2018

20min remaining in Durban. Still no goals #SAvsLIBYA #AFCON2019Q

— Bafana Bafana (@BafanaBafana) 8 September 2018

Timely tackle by @BafanaBafana skipper to clear imminent danger from Libya #SAVSLIBYA #AFCON2019Q @SAFA_net

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— Bafana Bafana (@BafanaBafana) 8 September 2018

62’- South Africa ???????? 0 – 0 Libya ???????? #AFCON2019Q #AFCON2019 #Libya #GoLibya #LBY #RSALBY#ليبيا #جنوب_افريقيا #SALBY #SAvsLIBYA

— Libya FA (@Libya_FA) 8 September 2018

55’- South Africa ???????? 0 – 0 Libya ???????? #AFCON2019Q #AFCON2019 #Libya #GoLibya #LBY #RSALBY#ليبيا #جنوب_افريقيا #SALBY #SAvsLIBYA

— Libya FA (@Libya_FA) 8 September 2018

50’' – South Africa ???????? 0 – 0 Libya ???????? #AFCON2019Q #AFCON2019 #Libya #GoLibya #LBY #RSALBY#ليبيا #جنوب_افريقيا #SALBY #SAvsLIBYA

— Libya FA (@Libya_FA) 8 September 2018

Its halftime in Durban and still goalless #SAVSLIBYA #AFCON2019Q

— Bafana Bafana (@BafanaBafana) 8 September 2018

5min to the half time break in Durban. No goals yet. #SAvsLIBYA #AFCON2019Q @SAFA_net

— Bafana Bafana (@BafanaBafana) 8 September 2018

Khune keeping Bafana in this at the moment.

— Jonty Mark (@jontymark) 8 September 2018

Good turn and shoot by Tau but it falls into the arms of the keeper. It remains goalless in Durban #SAvsLibya #AFCON2019Q @SAFA_net

— Bafana Bafana (@BafanaBafana) 8 September 2018

Khune is again called up to save the defence after a lapse again #AFCON2019Q #SAvsLIBYA @SAFA_net

— Bafana Bafana (@BafanaBafana) 8 September 2018

20min gone at the @MMStadium and its still 0-0 #AFCON2019Q #SAvsLibya @SAFA_net

— Bafana Bafana (@BafanaBafana) 8 September 2018

Great save by @IIKHUNE_32_16 after a defensive lapse by @BafanaBafana #SAvsLibya @SAFA_net

— Bafana Bafana (@BafanaBafana) 8 September 2018

We are underway at @MMStadium stadium #SAvsLIBYA @SAFA_net

— Bafana Bafana (@BafanaBafana) 8 September 2018

Bafana Bafana starting 11 vs Libya: Khune (GK), Mphahlele, Hlanti, Hlatshwayo (c), Mkhwanazi, Furman, Mokotjo, Vilakazi, Dolly, Pule, Tau

Head coach: Stuart Baxter

For more on the story go to https://t.co/XOWG9lXjnQ @SAFA_net#SmashTheLabel pic.twitter.com/oXUOGCyYLC

— Bafana Bafana (@BafanaBafana) 8 September 2018

After getting off to a dream start that saw them do the unthinkable with a 2-0 away victory to Nigeria in Uyo in June 2017, South Africa’s campaign has been rocked by unexpected turns with injuries to key players that has destabilised the preparations ahead of their crucial Group E match against Libya on Saturday in Durban.

France-based midfielder, Bongani Zungu alongside Mamelodi Sundowns duo of Hlompho Kekana and Themba Zwane have all been ruled out of the Day Two clash, forcing Stuart Baxter to call up Tiyani Mabunda, Aubrey Modiba and Vincent Pule, his first ever national team call-up.

The Bafana Bafana camp was given another blow when Lebo Mothiba of French side Strasbourg, was ruled out due to to a hamstring injury, forcing Stuart Baxter to summon Bidvest Wits’ Mxolisi Macuphu another debutant in his place.

The team reported for camp on Monday and will be involved in a series of friendly matches against local sides including AmaZulu to fine-tune for the crucial match.

The South Africans will be hoping to put the injury withdrawals behind them as victory will see their qualification dreams nearing the reality zone, after picking the maximum points against Nigeria in the Group E opener away from home.

While they are seen as underdogs in the group, Libya thrashed a hapless Seychelles 5-1 in their opening game and will be hoping to make a return to the African showpiece. The North Africans’ last AFCON appearance was in 2012 where they made their third showing and were booted out in the group stages. Their best showing was back in 1982 where they finished second place as hosts.