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The Citizen
4 days ago
- Sport
- The Citizen
Dlamini the hero as Banyana beat Senegal to reach WAFCON semis
The game had to be decided on the penalty shootout after the teams were locked at 0-0 after extra-time. Defending champions Banyana Banyana beat Senegal 4-1 on penalties to reach the semifinal of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations at the Honneur Stadium in Oujda, Morocco on Saturday night. The game had to be decided on the penalty shootout after the teams were locked at 0-0 after extra-time. Andile Dlamini was the hero of the shootout saving two penalties as all four Banyana penalty takers found the back of the net with Bambanani Mbane scoring the winning spot kick for Desiree Ellies's side. The intensity of the game was as both teams launched attacks and Banyana goalkeeper Andile Dlamini was forced to make a save in as early as the third minute and she did well to deny Nguenar Ndiaye from close range. Jermaine Seoposenwe did well to outpace the Senegalese defender, but her shot went wide of goal as Banyana launched an attack of their own. Seoposenwe almost made amends of that miss in the 22nd when she put pressure on Senegal goalkeeper Adji Ndiaye and she committed a mistake, but the ball was cleared to safety. Banyana appeal for a penalty for a foul on Seoposenwe but the referee signalled for goal kick instead. Five minutes later South Africa were given a scare when Dlamini laid on the ground, but she continued to play after she was attended by the Banyana medical team. Senegal were awarded a free kick in a promising position in the 42nd minute, but they wasted it by shooting over the crossbar. Banyana were awarded a free kick of their own just before the break, but Karabo Dhlamini shot straight at goalkeeper Ndiaye. The teams were locked at 0-0 at the break. The defending champions came out guns blazing in the second half as they look for the opener and captain Refiloe Jane took a shot from range and it went narrowly over the crossbar in the first minute of the second half. As Banyana continued to push for the winning goal, Senegal resorted to committed to kicking their players and Ellis had to make forced changes due to injuries. South Africa thought they had earned a penalty in the dying minutes of the match when Hilda Magaia was fouled inside, but after a long VAR check, the referee overturned her original decision to award South Africa the freekick. With nothing separating the teams, the game went to extra-time and then to the penalty shootout where Banyana emerged victorious.
TimesLIVE
14-07-2025
- Sport
- TimesLIVE
Banyana find Wafcon stride reaching quarters with thrashing of Mali
Banyana Banyana found their roar at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco as they put Mali to the sword in a 4-0 win in their final Group C game in Oujda on Monday night to emphatically book their place in the quarterfinals. Lebohang Ramalepe opened the scoring in just the fifth minute at Stade d'Honneur then captain Refiloe Jane added another with a 32nd-minute free-kick. In the second half Hildah Magaia (61st) and substitute Ronnel Donnelly (79th) completed a hefty scoreline that will give Banyana momentum and confidence going into the knockout stage. Coach Desiree Ellis' team needed a point to be sure of progression, though could still have gone through with a defeat, which was confirmed when Ghana thrashed Tanzania 4-1 in Berkane to go to second place above Mali. The South African defending champions, though, after a 2-0 opening win against Ghana where they played well in patches, then disappointing 1-1 draw against Tanzania, chose to go through to the quarters showing their intent to retain their title. Banyana clinched top place in Group C and will meet Senegal, the third-placed finishers in Group A with three points behind hosts Morocco and Zambia (both seven points), in their quarterfinal on Saturday. An advantage for South Africa is they stay at Stade d'Honneur, where they played their three group games. Senegal played in Mohammedia twice and Rabat once. The South Africans were forceful in attack against a solid Mali. Banyana ground possession from the West Africans and absorbed Mali's decent forward movement with strong defence. They worked hard for each other in the opening half and the result was a 2-0 lead by the break. Livewire attacker Jermaine Seoposenwe was involved in both those strikes. She battled for the ball in the middle then fed Banyana's irrepressible midfielder Ramalepe on the right to pick her spot with a shot blasted past Mali goalkeeper Fatoumata Karentao for the early opener. On a breakout run from a stray Mali pass Seoposenwe earned a a free-kick on the left edge of the area as she was fouled by Kani Konté. Jane's first attempt from the set piece forced a stop from Karentao but Moroccan referee Bouchra Karboubi ordered a retake, apparently for the wall encroaching. Jane's second was hit powerfully, going in off the attempted block of the Mali keeper. Banyana continued to apply pressure back from the change rooms. Just past the hour defender Karabo Dhlamini, one one of her runs up the right flank, produced the pass for Seoposenwe to run onto, the attacker, having been the provider twice, providing the low finish.
The South African
10-07-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Banyana Banyana kick off WAFCON title defence with win over Ghana
Banyana Banyana WAFCON 2024 campaign started on a high as the South African senior women's national team beat Ghana 2-0 at the Honneur Stadium in Oujda, Morocco. Goals from Linda Motlhalo and Jermaine Seoposenwe in the first half secured the reigning African champions their seventh consecutive win in the tournament. Played in searing 35 degree Celsius heat, Banyana Banyana were challenged by Ghana's physical presence, but coach Desiree Ellis's team kept composure and control from the start. The breakthrough came in the 28th minute when midfielder Noxolo Cesane, celebrating her 50th cap, was brought down in the Ghana box. A VAR review confirmed the penalty, which Motlhalo calmly converted. Just six minutes later, Seoposenwe doubled the lead after latching onto a precise pass from Lebohang Ramalepe, sending South Africa into the half-time break comfortably ahead. In the second half, South Africa managed the game well, with goalkeeper Andile Dlamini producing several brilliant saves to deny the West Africans. Ellis introduced Hildah Magaia, Regina Mogolola, and debutant Ronnel Donnelly to help maintain control and energy. Seoposenwe nearly added a third late on after a solo run past the 'keeper, but her shot narrowly missed the target. Ghana pressed forward and struck the crossbar twice, but couldn't break through South Africa's disciplined defence. Speaking after the match, Ellis praised her team's resilience and defensive organisation. 'I think they started really well. They had us under pressure the first 15 minutes. We changed things a bit, and then got out and started getting onto the ball a lot more because that is our strength. 'I haven't seen the penalty though, but I know the foul was in the box. Sometimes it goes for you, sometimes it doesn't. I think the second goal came at a great time. We could have finished it off with the third one.' She added: 'They had a couple of chances. But if you look at the game overall, I think it was even Stevens because Andile made quite a couple of saves as well. 'Defensively, we were really sound. We always know we're gonna create chances, and we always say if we can keep a clean sheet, we'll win the game. Our whole team played defensively really well, but it was extremely hot out there. 'The cooling break was welcome. I think we made the changes at the right time as well, and that also really helped to settle down the team. 'Take nothing away from Ghana. They're still a quality side. The first 15 minutes could have changed the game if we had conceded. But we stuck in there and took control to get the result we wanted.' Banyana Banyana will return to action on Friday, 11 July, when they face Tanzania in their second group match at the same venue. Kick-off is scheduled for 21:00 (SA time). Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 11. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The Citizen
07-07-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
Banyana get their WAFCON title defence off to perfect start
South Africa looked a bit disjointed in attack in the early stages of the match. Linda Motlhalo of South Africa (left) celebrates goal. during the 2024 Womens Africa Cup of Nations match against Ghana at Honneur Stadium in Oujda on Monday. Photo: Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix Banyana Banyana got their Women's Africa Cup of Nations {WAFCON) title defence to a perfect start with a convincing 2-0 win over Ghana at the Honneur Stadium in Oujda on Monday. First half goals from Linda Motlhalo and Jermaine Seoposenwe took the defending champions to the top of Group C. With most Ghana players playing in the WAFCON for the first time and new coach Kim Lars Björkegren also leading them for the first time in a major tournament, the Black Queens were the underdogs in this encounter. South Africa looked a bit disjointed in attack in the early stages of the match and they lost a lot of balls in the middle in the first 25 minutes of the match. Dorris Obuaduwaa wasted a good chance to put Ghana in the lead in the 22nd minute when he was sent through on goal, but his tame shot failed to trouble goalkeeper Andile Dlamini and she was able to make a routine save. Ghana were to pay for this miss when Banyana were awarded a penalty for a foul on Noxolo Cesane inside the box in the 27th minute. Motlhalo gave South Africa the lead sending Cynthia Komlan the wrong way from the resultant spot kick. The goal seemed to inject some energy into the defending champions and they continued to pile on the pressure on Ghana. They were rewarded for their consistent attacks in the 33' minute when Lebohang Ramalepe found Seoposenwe with a well weighted pass and she beat Komlan with a first-time shot. Ghana looked rattled by the quick two goals from South Africa, but they managed to regain their rhythm and they launched attacks of their own. Grace Asantewaa drew a good save from Dlamini in the 41st minute from long range and the Banyana goalkeeper did well to parry the ball away for a corner kick to make sure that Banyana took their 2-0 lead into the half-time break. Ghana started the second half the stronger of the sides and were unlucky not to reduce South Africa's lead just after the hour mark when Kusi Alice hit the crossbar with a long-range shot. Two minutes later Seoposenwe wasted a good chance to grab her brace and put the game beyond Ghana's reach when he found herself in a one-on-one situation with the goalkeeper, but she shot wide of goal.
IOL News
21-06-2025
- Sport
- IOL News
Banyana wrap up WAFCON preparations amid Seoposenwe's retirement announcement
The reigning African champions Banyana Banyana have convened for their final training camp ahead of the CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) set to kick off in Morocco from July 5-26. This is a crucial period of preparation as they seek to defend their title. All but three players have reported for national duty. Jermaine Seoposenwe, Kgaelebane Mohlakoana and Bongeka Gamede are still completing their travels from abroad. Seoposenwe plays in Mexico, Mohlakoana in DR Congo, and Gamede plies her trade in Denmark. They are expected to join their teammates in the next few days. In the latest development, Bongiwe Thusi has been called up to take the place of Michelle Sampson, who withdrew due to health reasons. Coach Desiree Ellis is set to announce the final squad of 21 players on Monday, alongside two additional players who will remain on standby. Ellis praised the contributions of Seoposenwe, who has affirmed her intention to retire from the national team after the upcoming WAFCON. She conveyed her heartfelt gratitude to Seoposenwe, acknowledging her significant impact on the team while also respecting her decision to step away. In another notable absence, the renowned striker Thembi Kgatlana will not participate in the WAFCON squad due to 'personal reasons.' Kgatlana, currently playing for Tigres UANL Femenil in the Mexican Women's Premier League, has been a vital contributor to the national team's success over the years, making her exclusion a significant blow for Banyana. The team departs for Morocco on Tuesday, 24 June. Banyana Banyana will play in Group C alongside Ghana, Tanzania, and Mali. Banyana's provisional WAFCON Morocco 2024 squad: Goalkeepers: Kaylin Swart, Andile Dlamini, Dineo Magagula, Casey Gordon Defenders: Lebohang Ramalepe, Fikile Magama, Shakira O'Malley, Gabriela Salgado, Tiisetso Makhubela, Bambanani Mbane, Karabo Dhlamini, Lonathemba Mhlongo, Bongeka Gamede Midfielders: Sibulele Holweni, Linda Motlhalo, Nonhlanhla Mthandi, Refiloe Jane, Amogelang Motau, Regina Mogolola, Noxolo Cesane, Bongiwe Thusi, Adrielle Mibe, Kgaelebane Mohlakoana Forwards: Hildah Magaia, Jermaine Seoposenwe, Nthabiseng Majiya, Bonolo Mokoma, Ronnel Donnely.
