South Africa finally reached the summit of African women’s football when capturing a first continental title in a steaming Rabat on Saturday night.
Striker Hildah Magaia scored twice as South Africa’s footballing women claimed their first Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title by beating hosts Morocco 2-1 in Saturday’s final.
It set up a nervy finish, which included nine minutes of added time, in front of a capacity crowd in the Moroccan capital Rabat. South Africa celebrates with the winner’s trophy after the 2022 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Final between Morocco and South Africa at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Morocco on 23 July 2022 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePixBanyana Banyana were determined to break the hoodoo of their previous five losing appearances in the final and took charge of the game, with Magaia and Jermaine Seoposenwe combining effectively to cause problems for the Atlas Lionesses’ defence.
Morocco were pinned in their half and relied on counter-attacks initiated by the talented Fatima Tagnaout. On each occasion, they met a resolute Banyana defence. Tagnaout caused several problems for the South African defenders on the left and just before the break she combined well with Ayane. But the Tottenham ace failed to connect with the final pass inside the box.
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