African giants clash in WAFCON semis
The South Africans are bidding to defend the title they won in 2022, and face a tough clash for a place in the final.
Their 4-1 penalty-shootout win over Senegal set up a clash with Nigeria, who crushed Zambia 5-0 in the quarter-finals.
The Super Falcons are chasing a record-stretching tenth title on the continent, while Banyana know that a win tonight gives them a fighting chance of retaining their crown.
In the other matches, tournament hosts Morocco will be looking to secure a home-final berth for a second straight tournament, after they lost to South Africa 3-years ago.
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