Khune's heroics not enough to keep SA Under-23s in Rio

Cape Town - Despite a series of impressive performances in goal, Itumeleng Khune's brillance hasn't brushed off on his team-mates.

Khune, one of two over-23-year-old players in the SA squad, was at his brilliant best in Rio, but sadly it didn't translate into the team reaching the playoffs.

The SA side started with a 0-0 draw against hosts Brazil, before losing 1-0 to Denmark.

A final group stage clash 1-1 draw against Iraq saw the SA side finish bottom of the group - and heading home.

The South African U23 side failed to progress beyond the group stages, as they drew 1-1 with Iraq. https://t.co/ffaXs1PCgE

— Soccer Laduma (@Soccer_Laduma) August 11, 2016

Very frustrating! #Nigeria to meet #DEN in the Quarter Final. We were hoping for an All-African affair with #RSA ?? https://t.co/G5JIM2235L

— Athletics Africa (@athleticsafrica) August 11, 2016