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CAF
2 days ago
- Sport
- CAF
Andile Dlamini: How to Turn Pressure into Legacy
Some people are born with it. Confidence. The way they walk. The way they talk. The way they approach high pressure situations. The way they approach adversity. The way they standout when their backs are against the wall. Andile Dlamini is one of them. She belongs up there. Three clean sheets in the three games that she has played at the TotalEnergies Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2024 in Morocco Have Dlamini standing tall in cloud nine. South Africa's finest and the reigning WAFCON Goalkeeper of the Year from the 2022 edition is stacking up exceptionally good performances like a pack of cards. Standing tall whenever her team needs her, Dlamini is back at it – reminding any doubters if they even exist that she will always own moments whenever given the opportunity. Against a relentless Senegal side on Saturday in the last quarterfinal, she stood between the sticks and delivered an extraordinary display of excellence. The three-time African champion with Mamelodi Sundowns - 2021 and 2023 at club level as well as 2022 with South Africa at national team level, had kept her fifth clean sheet in nine appearances at the WAFCON before being the deciding factor in the shootout to deny Nguenar Ndiaye and Méta Kandé. Sticks, Safe Hands and Leadership Nicknamed Sticks, Dlamini continues writing her name amongst global stars. In a WAFCON edition defined by narrow margins and big moments, the 32-year-old custodian continues to be the heartbeat of the defending champions who are desperate to defend their title. A combined 13 saves in three games means that Dlamini has made two more saves than she made in the six games South Africa played at the WAFCON 2022 edition in their lead up to winning their first ever title. 'It was exceptional team performance. When we went to penalties, we know the capabilities that Andile has. It was really important to get those saves that she made. We are proud of her performance and the team,' says the content Banyana Banyana captain Refiloe Jane. When Jane and Senegal's captain Korka Fall were done with the pre-penalty proceedings regarding the choice of the field the penalties would be taken and which team would go first, Dlamini received immense support from her teammates both on the field and those standing with the technical bench on the sidelines. After she conceded the first one netted by the eventual Woman of the Match Mama Diop, Dlamini turned to the bench and said she felt some pain but being the fighter that she is, she says, 'I got the encouragement. Ramalepe [Lebohang] said 'sharp' and that is what a team is about. I am just grateful that my mind just channeled into, 'I'm okay'. I need to do this for the team. I think at that moment, it was a moment of 'I have to do this for my team.' I just did what I could.' 'The three clean sheets come down to the defense of the team. Defense starts with the forwards, the way that they defend at the front and then in the middle then that line and then me. It is a matter of understanding your role on a specific day, communication. Positive messages to each other even when it is so difficult,' she adds with her signature wide smile. 'I remember there was an instance where it was a buildup, and the ball went out for a corner. Fifi (Refiloe Jane) came and tapped me at the back and said, 'Let's go'. That's beautiful because we are a team. That is the spirit of Ubuntu. That is captaincy. That shows that she is a leader more than anything. What is beautiful about Banyana Banyana is that you have all of that surrounding us. But it is not over. We still have to go to the semifinals and make sure that we do our best and hopefully see ourselves in the final.' Nemesis, Omnipresent Nigeria To be the best, one must beat the best. The Super Falcons are featuring in their 13th semifinal in 13 editions. Everpresent. Chasing their 10th WAFCON title, Nigeria are waiting for South Africa who themselves want to defend their title – one they won in 2022. Their first WAFCON trophy. Dlamini together with her teammates want to feel the same way they felt three years ago when they lifted the continental title in Rabat after beating the hosts Morocco 2-1 in the final. South Africa have defeated Nigeria twice in the last two editions including a 1-0 victory thanks to Thembi Kgatlana at the 2018 edition as well as a 2-1 win in 2022 courtesy of Jermaine Seoposenwe and Hildah Magaia's goals just after the hour mark. Tuesday's semifinal will see Dlamini come up against a ruthless Nigerian side that put five goals past Zambia in a one-sided encounter and an opposite number in Chiamaka Nnadozie who has kept a remarkable four clean sheets explaining why she is the current African Goalkeeper of the Year. But for Sticks, this is another opportunity to represent South Africa and make her nation pride. In one word, she calls it, 'Sbahle'. Sbahle which means beautiful in isiZulu. Grateful to be playing at this WAFCON, Dlamini is making the most of every opportunity given to her. After every game, she is always the last one to leave the field, greeting their fans – South Africans and Moroccans. For those that are kids and ask for her gloves, she blows kisses to them and leaves them with encouraging words about football and life in general. Sbahle .
BBC News
3 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Holders South Africa win shootout to reach Wafcon semis
Goalkeeper Andile Dlamini was the star of an otherwise dull game, producing two saves in a 4-1 shootout win as holders South Africa saw off Senegal on penalties to reach the semi-finals of the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) in game had finished goalless after extra time at the Honneur Stadium in guessed the right way to deny the tournament's joint top scorer Nguenar Ndiaye and Meta Kande from the spot while the defending champions converted all of their for Banyana Banyana, it was defender Bambanani Mbane, arguably their best player so far in Morocco, who struck the winning result means that South Africa face Nigeria, who thrashed Zambia 5-0 on Friday, in Tuesday's first semi-final in Casablanca (16:00 GMT).The winners will face either the hosts or Ghana, who beat Algeria on penalties earlier on Saturday to reach the last four.
News24
3 days ago
- Sport
- News24
Banyana confirm another date with Nigeria
Banyana Banyana defeat Senegal 4-1 on penalties after a goalless 120-minutes to advance to the Wafcon semi-finals. South Africa will face Nigeria's Super Falcons in the last four, continuing their historic rivalry in African women's football. The defending champions will compete for a place in the final with $1 million in prize money and a Fifa Women's World Cup qualification at stake, while hosts Morocco will face Ghana in the other semi-final. Banyana Banyana and Nigeria will renew their rivalry in what has become a common fixture in the history of the CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon). The two nations will once again meet in the semi-final of Wafcon – the fifth time they have faced off at this stage of the continental championship. After avoiding each other in the semi-finals of the last edition in Morocco three years ago, it was almost easy to predict a South Africa versus Nigeria semi-final at this year's tournament, also in Morocco. Banyana overcame Senegal on Saturday in a hard-fought quarterfinal that was settled by penalty kicks, which South Africa won 4-1, to confirm a date with Nigeria's Super Falcons. Nigeria demolished Zambia 5-0 in their last eight fixture on Friday. Semi-final line up South Africa and Nigeria will meet in Casablanca on Tuesday. The tournament hosts, Morocco, will face Ghana in Rabat, also on Tuesday. After a gruelling, goalless stalemate against Senegal, Banyana goalkeeper Andile Dlamini was the hero of the night. And this is how it ends — Banyana_Banyana (@Banyana_Banyana) July 19, 2025 She saved two spot kicks during the shootout, while defender Bambani Mbane converted the kick that sent South Africa to the last four. Karabo Dhlamini, Tiisetso Makhubela and Gabriela Salgado converted their spot kicks. Did you know? At stake is $1 million (R17.7 million) for the winners, plus a ticket to the Fifa Women's World Cup. Banyana could have settled the game in regulation time, but the team's attackers couldn't capitalise on two unforced errors by Senegalese goalkeeper Adji Ndiaye. On one occasion South Africa hit the target – at the start of extra-time - but Lebogang Ramalepe's strike was flagged for offside. A VAR check for a possible penalty early in the second half of extra-time, was turned down after review. Senegal also created chances of their own, but Banyana goalkeeper Dlamini responded with composed saves. Nigeria are the record holders of Wafcon, having won it 11 times, while South Africa holds the one title they lifted in Morocco three years ago.
The Citizen
3 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.
IOL News
4 days ago
- Sport
- IOL News
Banyana Banyana out to tame Senegal in WAFCON quarter-final
GOALKEEPER Andile Dlamini during Banyana Banyana training in Oudja as she looks set for goal posts against Senegal. | BackpagePix Image: BackpagePIX BANYANA Banyana head into their CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) quarter-final against Senegal with momentum and a semi-final spot within reach, following a resounding 4-0 victory over Mali in their final Group C match. South Africa topped the group with seven points — beginning their campaign with a 2-0 win over Ghana, followed by a frustrating 1-1 draw against Tanzania. They closed off the group phase in style, dismantling Mali to book a last-eight tie against a rugged and physical Senegal outfit that finished second in Group B. With Thembi Kgatlana unavailable for the tournament, much of the attacking burden has fallen on the shoulders of Jermaine Seoposenwe, who responded with a commanding performance and a goal in the Mali clash. Her work rate and intelligent movement in the final third remain vital to South Africa's hopes of progressing. BANYANA BANYANA TO THE WORLD 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🔥🔥🔥🔥🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦 No DNA 🧬 just RSA — Auntie (@Auntydiski) July 14, 2025 Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. 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Senegal, known for their physicality and pace on the counter, will pose a serious threat. Hapsatou Diallo has been a standout figure for the West Africans, capable of driving forward with power and testing defenders with her pace. South Africa's central defensive duo of Bambanani Mbane and Tiisetso Makhubela will need to be alert and disciplined throughout. Defensively, Banyana have conceded just once in the tournament and will be buoyed by the likely return of Andile Dlamini in goal. The experienced shot-stopper is expected to reclaim the gloves after Kaylin Swart's uncertain showing against Tanzania earlier in the group stage. The stakes couldn't be higher. Not only is a place in the semi-finals up for grabs, but the winner will also secure qualification to the 2026 FIFA Women's World Cup. From humble beginnings to making African football history Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis shares her inspiring journey 👇#HereForHer | #TotalEnergiesWAFCON2024 — SuperSport Football ⚽️ (@SSFootball) July 17, 2025 The pressure is immense, but so is the opportunity for this generation of South African players to carve out their legacy. With continental giants like Nigeria and Morocco still in the picture, South Africa's path to a potential second WAFCON title won't be easy. But their ability to respond under pressure, as seen in the final group game, shows they are finding form at the right time. Senegal's journey to the quarter-finals included a win over Algeria and a draw with hosts Morocco, underlining their ability to compete against established sides. Their compact structure and direct approach make them a dangerous knockout opponent. The match will test South Africa's discipline, tactical maturity and ability to seize chances in front of goal. Their strength in midfield and experienced backline offer hope, but clinical finishing will be decisive. As the knockout rounds begin, Banyana Banyana know that the margin for error is thin. But with momentum on their side and a semi-final spot at stake, they'll look to rise to the challenge and edge one step closer to continental glory.
