South Africa defied the odds to stun pre-tournament favourites Tunisia 0-0 on Wednesday, knocking the Carthage Eagles out of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations and sending themselves through to the round of 16 as Group E runners-up. Bafana Bafana, who started the tournament poorly with a 2-0 loss to Mali and a missed penalty, bounced back in style with a 4-0 thrashing of Namibia on matchday two. They carried that momentum into today's clash, holding a dangerous Tunisian side at bay to secure the point they needed to qualify. Meanwhile, Namibia's fairytale adventure continued as they held Mali to a 0-0 draw, finishing third in the group with four points. The Brave Warriors, who shocked Tunisia in the opener and suffered a heavy defeat to South Africa, showed resilience to earn a point against Mali and secure a historic first-ever qualification for the AFCON knockout stages. South Africa's qualification adds another twist to a tournament riddled with upsets. Ghana and Algeria, both fell victim to shocks in their respective groups, showcasing the competitiveness of this year's edition. With Group F still to conclude, the round of 16 promises to be even more unpredictable.