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eNCA
6 hours ago
- Sport
- eNCA
Banyana Banyana star Salgado has successful operation
JOHANNESBURG - Banyana Banyana star Gabriela Salgad underwent a successful operation at the Mohamed VI University Hospital in Casablanca, Morocco. Salgado sustained a bad fracture to her left leg during South Africa's loss to Nigeria in the semi-finals of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations. The 27-year-old will be out of action for the rest of the year and will return home with the team next week.
TimesLIVE
7 hours ago
- Sport
- TimesLIVE
Banyana's Salgado has ‘successful operation', Ramaphosa sends well wishes
Banyana Banyana midfielder Gabriela Salgado had an operation to a broken leg in Casablanca and remains in hospital after sustaining the horrific injury in South Africa's 2-1 Women's Africa Cup of Nations defeat to Nigeria on Tuesday. South African president Cyril Ramaphosa weighed in with his well wishes to Salgado on social media. The South African Football Association (Safa) confirmed details on Wednesday afternoon of the injury that came in the defending champions' loss against the Super Falcons at Stade Larbi Zaouli, meaning Nigeria will contest Saturday's final against hosts Morocco. 'Banyana Banyana star Gabriela Salgado underwent a successful operation at the Mohamed VI University Hospital in Casablanca on Wednesday,' Safa said. 'Salgado remains in hospital while she recuperates and will stay with the team upon release. She will fly back home with Banyana next week.' Banyana team doctor Dr Lindi Mokoena said Salgado 'sustained a fracture of the mid-shaft of her left leg'.
IOL News
7 hours ago
- Sport
- IOL News
Gabriela Salgado undergoes surgery after gruesome injury in Banyana's Wafcon exit
On the mend SAFA say Gabriela Salgado underwent a successful operation after breaking her leg in Banyana Banyana's Women's African Cup of Nations semi-final loss to Nigeria on Tuesday. Photo: Nour Aknajja/BackpagePix Image: Nour Aknajja/BackpagePix The South African Football Association has given an update on Gabriela Salgado, who suffered a horror injury in Banyana Banyana's heartbreaking Women's Africa Cup of Nations semi-final loss on Tuesday. With the game evenly poised at 1-1 and entering the final minutes, Salgado collided with a Nigerian opponent, leaving nearby teammates visibly distressed. After being stabilised by paramedics, she was later stretchered off the field, with Nigerian fans chanting 'Gabby! Gabby! Gabby!' The South Africans never recovered after the incident, and Nigeria were able to capitalise through a stoppage-time winner by Michelle Alozie, sending them to the final and knocking Desiree Ellis' team out of the tournament. Get your news on the go, click here to join the IOL News WhatsApp channel. 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. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Salgado was taken to the Mohamed VI University Hospital in Casablanca, where she had to undergo surgery. 'Gabi sustained a fracture of the mid-shaft of her left leg during the fixture against Nigeria and underwent a successful surgery,' said Banyana Banyana team doctor, Dr Lindi Mokoena. 'She will be out of action for the rest of the year, but we are pleased that she received exceptional care from the medical team of Banyana Banyana, CAF, and the hospital. 'We were fully confident and comfortable with the procedure being performed in Morocco and would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to CAF and the dedicated staff at the Mohamed VI University Hospital for their professionalism and outstanding support during this time.' On Wednesday, Salgado, in hospital, received a message of encouragement from South African president Cyril Ramaphosa. 'Today, our thoughts are with Banyana Banyana's Gabriela Salgado as we wish her a comfortable and speedy recovery from her traumatic injury in last night's WAFCON semi-final against a victorious Nigeria,' a statement from the president read. 'I know you're a woman of deep and public faith, Gabriela, and you're a woman of bravery and skill on the pitch. The nation wishes you well. Casablanca was always going to be a tough ask for our national team as Africa's defending champions, and Nigeria's breakthrough in referee's optional time proved this. 'We are confident Banyana Banyana will regroup and return to WAFCON as future champs. We wish Nigeria's Super Falcons and Morocco's Atlas Lionesses well for Saturday's dream home final for the host nation.' Banyana will go up against Ghana in Friday's third-place play-off. IOL Sport Get your news on the go, click here to join the IOL News WhatsApp channel.
The Citizen
9 hours ago
- Sport
- The Citizen
Videos: Banyana Banyana star hospitalised after horror injury in Wafcon defeat
South African Football Association (SAFA) chief medical officer Dr Thulani Ngwenya has provided an update on Gabriela Salgado, who suffered a serious injury during Banyana Banyana's 2-1 loss to Nigeria at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca last night. According to The Citizen, the serious injury to Salgado happened in the 83rd minute, leaving the Banyana Banyana players traumatised, and the defending Women's Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) champions never recovered after the incident. The game was locked at 1-1 at the time of the incident, and the match seemed to be heading for extra time until the horror injury to Salgado. Warning: Video footage may be upsetting to sensitive viewers Nigeria strike late to seal victory Nigeria scored the opening goal from the penalty spot through captain Rasheedat Ajibade after Bambanani Mbane was adjudged to have handled the ball inside the box. Banyana's equaliser also came from the penalty spot in the 60th minute through Linda Motlhalo after Hilda Magaia was pulled down in the box by Osinachi Ohale. Nigeria, however, went on to win the encounter through Michelle Alozie's stoppage-time long-range strike. Salgado taken to hospital 'Gabby had a serious injury during the game and was rushed to the hospital immediately after the incident for further assessment and management. The extent of the injury is unknown at this stage, and we will give an update once all the facts are known,' Dr Ngwenya told Safa media. Banyana struggled to recover Banyana coach Desiree Ellis said the Salgado incident killed the team's momentum and might have led to the players losing focus, which resulted in Nigeria's winning goal. 'I think from the reactions of the players, it was bad. I haven't seen the medical report yet,' Ellis told the media after the game. 'But from the players' side, it looked bad because we had to calm them down, we had to make them refocus, which was very difficult after that moment.' Banyana Banyana's disappointment was evident after their loss to Nigeria. Despite the defeat, the team fought valiantly. Well done Banyana Banyana! Mzansi is very proud of how far you've come.👏⚽️ #BanyanaBanyana #WAFCON2024 #SuperFalconsVsBanyana #BanyanaFanPark… — Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (@SportArtsCultur) July 22, 2025 Safa president Danny Jordaan wished Salgado a speedy recovery. 'First of all, we would like to wish a speedy recovery to Gabriela Salgado. We are all waiting to hear what the doctors have to say, either tonight or tomorrow,' said Jordaan before applauding Banyana for their gallant effort despite their defeat to Nigeria. 'Banyana fought very well, and it was a brave performance from the Wafcon defending champions. You have established yourselves as one of the best teams on the continent. We fought bravely, and we are proud of your performance,' added Jordaan. Nigeria will face hosts Morocco in the final on Saturday, while Banyana will play Ghana in the third-place play-off on Friday. Watch the highlights:
The Herald
9 hours ago
- Sport
- The Herald
Missed chances and Salgado's injury contribute to SA defeat, says Ellis
Missed goal-scoring opportunities and Gabriela Salgado's horrific injury contributed to Banyana Banyana's Women's Africa Cup of Nations soccer semifinal defeat, head coach Desiree Ellis said. A late goal from Michelle Alozie demolished SA's hopes of defending their Wafcon title after going down 2-1 against the Super Falcons in Casablanca, Morocco, on Tuesday. JVW midfielder Salgado, 27, suffered a nasty injury while trying to clear a corner kick in the 83rd minute. It was an incident that left the Banyana players and bench traumatised. 'I think after that injury, it took us a while to get going again, and I think maybe that is the reason we conceded at the time we did,' Ellis said. 'I think from the reaction of the players, the injury looked very bad. 'I haven't received the medical report yet, but from the players, it looked really bad because we had to calm them down. 'We had to make sure that they stayed focused and it was very difficult after that moment. 'But big ups to Nigeria, they also kept going and good luck to them. 'When you have chances like we had, especially the one of Noxolo Cesane, whose goal [attempt] did not go over the line — I think that is heartbreaking for lack of a better word.' In a statement posted on the Safa website, Safa chief medical officer Thulani Ngwenya said the extent of Salgado's injury was unknown at that stage and they would give an update once all the facts were known.
