Banyana start Wafcon title defence with Ghana win
Banyana Banyana got their Women's African Cup of Nations title defence off to a winning start, beating Ghana 2-0 in Morocco.
Linda Motlhalo converted a penalty before Jermaine Seoposenwe added the second goal in the first half, to help South Africans start the continental tournament with maximum points.
Banyana Banyana will next face Tanzania in Group C on Friday.
Speaking after the game, coach Desiree Ellis said she is happy with their overall performance.
“They had us under pressure, and we couldn’t get out of our half. We changed things a bit and started getting onto the ball more because that is our strength. I haven’t seen the penalty though, but I know the foul was in the box – sometimes it goes for you sometimes it doesn’t. But I think the second goal also came at a great time. We could have finished it off with the third one, and they almost got back in.
“Overall, I think it was even-stevens because Andile Dlamini made quite a few saves as well. We always say that if we can keep a clean sheet, we win the game, and today our whole team played defensively really well. But it was extremely hot out there, and I think the cooling break was welcome.
“Take nothing away from Ghana, they are still a quality side,” said Ellis.
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