Banyana Banyana's journey ends in heartbreak as they lose to Ghana in Wafcon play-off
Banyana lost 4-3 to Ghana on penalties in the third/fourth place play-off after the match had ended 1-1 in regulation time at Stade El Arbi Zaouli on Friday night.
Banyana were not at their best at the event as they relinquished their title after their triumph in the same country, Morocco, three years ago.
A bronze medal would have served as a consolation for Banyana, dedication for Gabriela Salgado, who's injured, and farewell gesture for Jermaine Seoposenwe who is retiring from international football. But it wasn't to be.
Banyana had come into this match high on confidence, despite losing 2-1 to Nigeria in the semi-final, having beaten Ghana 2-0 in the opening.
As such, coach Desiree Ellis had made five changes to the team that lost to the Super Falcons, resting some players and giving others a chance.
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