Banyana Banyana beat Senegal 4-1 on penalties in a Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) quarterfinal clash that kept the South African senior women’s national team’s title defense on track.
The match ended at 0-0 during regulation time at the d’Honneur Stadium on Saturday night and it was goalkeeper Andile Dlamini who rose to the occasion to save two penalties during the shootout. Karabo Dhlamini, Tiisetso Makhubela, Gabriela Salgado and Bambanani Mbane scored their penalties after Dlamini saved two kicks.
Andile Dlamini of South Africa celebrates during the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations match between South Africa and Senegal at Honneur Stadium in Oujda, Morocco.
Banyana will meet Nigeria in the semi-finals this week as coach Dr Desiree Ellis’ charges continue their defense of the WAFCON title they won in 2022.
South Africa celebrates during the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations match between South Africa and Senegal at Honneur Stadium in Oujda, Morocco.
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