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BBC News
11-07-2025
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- BBC News
South Africa rescue point against Tanzania at Wafcon
Veteran defender Bambanani Mbane rescued South Africa as the defending Women's Africa Cup of Nations champions had to settle for a 1-1 draw against Tanzania in Group showing intent and creating more chances, it was hardly surprising when returning Twiga Stars captain Opah Clement opened the scoring in the 24th minute in forward's header from a free-kick beat Kaylin Swart, although the South Africa goalkeeper perhaps should have done better with her positioning.A double substitution at half-time injected more energy into Banyana Banyana and the holders levelled in the 70th minute when Mbane found the net with the shot following a had to close out the game with ten players after Winfrida Gerald was shown a straight red card with six minutes remaining following a VAR check for a poor clip from behind on the ankles of Linda Africa moved back to the top of Group C, level on four points with Mali but ahead of the West Africans on goal difference. Those two sides meet in the final round of games on Monday with a place in the quarter-finals virtually assured.A first point for Tanzania keeps their hopes of reaching the knock-out stages alive, but the East Africans must beat Ghana, who drew 1-1 with Mali earlier on Friday, to have a chance of progressing.
News24
11-07-2025
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- News24
Wafcon: Banyana Banyana v Tanzania
Banyana Banyana will look to seal their place in the WAFCON 2024 quarter-finals when they take on Tanzania in their second Group C clash on Friday night at the Stade d'Honneur d'Oujda in Morocco (21:00 SA time). The reigning champions opened their campaign with a 2-0 win over Ghana—goals from Linda Motlhalo and Jermaine Seoposenwe did the business—but the performance was far from flawless. Ghana struck the woodwork twice and forced several saves from Andile Dlamini, exposing areas Banyana will want to tighten. Tanzania, meanwhile, suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Mali but showed plenty of fight and promise. They'll welcome back suspended captain Opah Clement for this must-win encounter as they look to keep their knockout hopes alive. - CAF Media With three points already in the bag, Desiree Ellis' side knows another victory would not only secure progression to the last eight but also maintain momentum in their title defence, though the East Africans are unlikely to roll over.
