Katlego Sekhu

Congratulations to Banyana Banyana who have qualified for the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations following a 2-0 (3-1 aggregate) victory over Burkina Faso in a second-leg qualifier at the Lucas Moripe Stadium on Monday afternoon.
The game also served as veteran defender Janine Van Wyk’s farewell match after she officially bowed out of the sport as the most-capped African player.
Van Wyk was substituted in the 8th minute and walked out to a standing ovation at the Atteridgeville venue, with the player’s parents and members of her club, JVW, in attendance in the stands.
Banyana had a slow start to the game as coach Desiree Ellis’ charges tried to find a way past the visitors. Burkina Faso stood their ground in the opening minutes, and the two sides were deadlocked at 0-0 at halftime.
Pressure from Banyana eventually took its toll on the visitors, who conceded a penalty in the 53rd minute. Linda Motlhalo converted from the spot to give her side the lead.
Second-half substitute Nicole Michael finally scored her first-ever Banyana Banyana goal in the 86th minute to ensure that the African Champions will return to Morocco to defend their continental title.
Banyana Banyana will return to action in February 2024 to continue with the 2024 Olympic qualifications.
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