Banyana seal WAFCON triumph with 2-1 win over Morocco

Banyana Banyana have won their first CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title after defeating Morocco 2-1 at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium on Saturday night.

Hildah Magaia scored a brace for South Africa in the second stanza of the showpiece, while Rosella Ayane scored the consolation goal for the hosts.

Banyana are the first team to win all their six matches at the prestigious tournament.

This was South Africa’s fifth final in the history of the competition. On records, out of the last four WAFCON finals that Banyana have played, three were against Nigeria of which the West Africans went to win all of them.

Desiree Ellis’ charges should have won the showpiece by a higher margin, given the number of chances they wasted in the final third.

Meanwhile, Banyana and Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies shot-stopper Andile Dlamini walked away with the Goalkeeper of the Tournament, whereas Morocco’s Ghizlane Chebbak picked up the Player of the Tournament.

To put a cherry on top, South Africa were named the CAF Women’s National Team of the Year.

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