By Katlego Sekhu
The South African women’s national soccer team, Banyana Banyana won their first-ever Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title after beating hosts Morocco 2-1 in the final on Saturday evening.
Striker Hildah Magaia scored two goals in the space of eight minutes, 63rd and 71st minutes, while Morocco’s Rosella Ayane scored in the 80th minute to make it 2-1.
Despite several attempts to find the back of the net, Banyana Banyana kept the hosts at bay until the final whistle was blown.
On the road to the final Banyana Banyana beat the likes of Nigeria, Tunisia, and Zambia.
This ended their run of five finals without a title and also secured their spot in the World Cup next year.
Minister of Sports and Arts and Culture Nathi Mthethwa tweeted that “It feels good for South African football to, once again, reach the pinnacle of continental football, for the first time since 1996. Indeed, it is coming home Mzansi!!!”
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