Banyana out to tame Senegal in quarter-final

BANYANA Banyana head into their CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) quarterfinal against Senegal with momentum and a semifinal spot within reach, following a resounding 4-0 victory over Mali in their final Group C match.

- SMISO MSOMI

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.

Midfield maestro Amogelang Motau has also grown into the tourna-

ment, controlling the tempo of games and acting as the link between defence and attack.