Today in SA sports history: February 10

1958 — According to a report in the Rand Daily Mail, a goalkeeper in a match in England, while his team was 11-0 up, was booked for lighting up a cigarette mid-game. His team, playing in a junior league, won 19-0.

2000 — Bafana Bafana are beaten 0-2 by hosts Nigeria in their Africa Cup of Nations semifinal in Lagos. SA conceded the first goal within the opening minute after Thabo Mngomeni, playing in place of suspended Eric Tinkler, failed to clear the ball quickly and Tijani Babangida pounced for an early 1-0 lead. Babangida scored the second goal in the 34th minute...