Banyana Suffer Narrow Defeat To Nigeria In Olympic Qualifier
Banyana Banyana suffered a 1-0 loss to Nigeria in the first leg of their final Olympic qualifier on Friday evening.Banyana coach Desiree Ellis named a strong line-up that was skippered by Refiloe Jane alongside Linda Motlhalo in midfield, with the attack led by Thembi Kgatlana, supported by Jermaine Seoposenwe.
The visitors were absorbing the pressure and nearly went behind around the half-hour mark after they were rescued by goalkeeper Kaylin Swart who had a good reaction in the box.The Super Falcons' pressure eventually paid off just before the interval after they were awarded a penalty for a foul by Noko Matlou in the box.
Banyana improved their attacking game early in the second stanza as Seoposenwe was denied the equaliser by the reflexes of goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie.
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