South Africa set up Nigeria semifinal: Banyana Banyana Edge Senegal in Penalty Shootout

The Banyana Banyana of South Africa defeated Senegal on penalties to set up a WAFCON semifinal against the Super Falcons of Nigeria.

South Africa set up Nigeria semifinal: Banyana Banyana Edge Senegal in Penalty Shootout

Tosin Abayomi 00:04 - 20.07.2025

The Banyana Banyana of South Africa defeated Senegal on penalties to set up a WAFCON semifinal against the Super Falcons of Nigeria.

South Africa's Banyana Banyana secured their place in the semifinals of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) with a nail-biting penalty shootout victory over Senegal in Morocco

The game in Morocco on Saturday, July 19, 2025 was a dull affair featuring two defensive teams.

South Africa beat Senegal to face Nigeria in semifinal

The match saw no goals in the initial 90 minutes or extra time, proceeded to a tense penalty shootout.

The Banyana Banyana of South Africa defeated Senegal on penalties to set up a WAFCON semifinal against the Super Falcons of Nigeria.

Goalkeeper Andile Dlamini emerged as the hero for South Africa, saving two crucial penalties

South Africa the reigning champions triumphed 4-1 in the spot kicks.

Karabo Dhlamini, Tiisetso Makhubela, Gabriela Salgado, and Bambanani Mbane all scored for South Africa securing the victory.

The Banyana Banyana of South Africa defeated Senegal on penalties to set up a WAFCON semifinal against the Super Falcons of Nigeria.

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This victory marks Banyana Banyana's fifth semifinal appearance in WAFCON history.

Coach Desiree Ellis's tactical acumen that led them to the 2022 WAFCON final is now set to face their toughest challenge.

The Banyana Banyana of South Africa defeated Senegal on penalties to set up a WAFCON semifinal against the Super Falcons of Nigeria.
The Banyana Banyana of South Africa defeated Senegal on penalties to set up a WAFCON semifinal against the Super Falcons of Nigeria.

Banyana Banyana will face Nigeria's Super Falcons in the WAFCON semifinal, setting up a highly anticipated clash.

Nigeria Africa's most successful side, boasting nine WAFCON titles defeated Zambia 5-0 to advance to advance to the semifinal.

The game between Nigeria and South Africa is scheduled for Tuesday, 22 July 2025.