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The Dobsonville Stadium in Soweto is hosting the African Youth Championship<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

Mali became the first qualifiers for the 2011 African Youth Championship semi-finals after defeating Egypt 1-0 Wednesday in a Group A showdown.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Their victory over the Young Pharaohs also means Mali are through to the U20 World Cup to be played in Colombia in July.<\/p>\n

Forced to play most of the match at windy Dobsonville Stadium with 10 men, the Malians broke the deadlock on 65 minutes with a memorable goal.<\/p>\n

Awarded a free kick close to the Egyptian penalty area, the Eaglets took full advantage as defender Amara Konate came forward and unleashed a fierce drive that gave goalkeeper Ahmed al-Shenawy no chance.<\/p>\n

Knowing victory would not only take them to the penultimate phase of the biennial African tourmanent but also secure a place at the world championship in Colombia, Mali created a defensive barricade that Egypt failed to breach.<\/p>\n

All is not lost for the North Africans, however, as a draw against South Africa at the same venue Saturday will enable them to join Mali in the semi-finals and in South America while the hosts must win to progress.<\/p>\n

South Africa recovered from an opening-day defeat by Mali to keep their hopes alive with a 2-1 victory over Lesotho.<\/p>\n

It was an ironic match-up as Lesotho caused a qualifying competition shock by eliminating South Africa, who got back into the tournament as hosts after Libya were forced to withdraw because of the armed rebellion in the country.<\/p>\n

Letsie Koapeng put South Africa in front on 23 minutes with a far-post header after a cross evaded goalkeeper Kamamelo Makhooame and Lucky Nguzana claimed his third goal in two matches via a deflected drive.<\/p>\n

Early second half Lesotho substitute Litsepe Marabe sent Rowen Williams the wrong way from a 66th-minute penalty kick after he had been fouled by Awonke Kwenene.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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