Banyana open WAFCON defence with win over Ghana
Jermaine Seoposenwe doubled the lead in the 34th minute after a sweeping move from the defending champions.
Banyana faced a lot of pressure from the Ghanaians in the second half of the match but were equal to the task as they held their opponents at bay.
The win sees Banyana top Group C with three points from the opening match. Mali and Tanzania play later on Monday.
Banyana play Tanzania in their next match on 11 July.
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