Banyana kick off defence

BANYANA Banyana begin the defence of their Women's Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) title with a high-stakes encounter against Ghana in Rabat at 6pm tonight, in what promises to be one of the kwaai fixtures of the group stage.

- BY SMISO MSOMI

The Group C opener at the Hon-neur Stadium brings together two African giants, both with aspirations of going deep into the tournament.

For South Africa, it’s the beginning of a campaign steeped in expectation - and pressure - as they look to retain the trophy they famously won in Morocco three years ago.