Zebras' maiden AFCON berth on the horizon

In a weekend of shocks, the Zebras upset Africa's 2006 World Cup representatives in front of a partisan crowd at the UB Stadium to open a six-point lead in Group K at the end of their first round matches.

Although the 10 points are not enough to see the Zebras through, the national side will all but book a place with a win over Tunisia in November. The top two teams from the group qualify for the finals to be co-hosted by  Equatorial Guinea and Gabon. On Saturday, the Zebras played with much zeal and determination, which was evidently missing in their last home encounter against Chad. Young Ofentse 'Size 10' Nato chose the grand stage to display his raw talent with a masterful display in the middle of the park. With his holding partner Boitumelo Mafoko subdued, Nato gleefully accepted the invitation to shine with both hands.