South Africa beat Morocco to win WAFCON trophy

The Bayana Bayana of South Africa have won the Women’s African Cup of Nations (WAFCON) for the first time after beating Morocco 2-1 in the final on Saturday in Morocco.

The Bayana Bayana of South Africa have won the Women’s African Cup of Nations (WAFCON) for the first time after beating Morocco 2-1 in the final on Saturday in Morocco.

Hildah Magaia was the heroine of the match after her brace saw South Africa won the tournament for the first time after five attempts.

After a goalless first half dominated by the South Africans, Magaia broke the deadlock on 63 minutes giving the visitors the lead.

Eight minutes later, she doubled for Bayana Bayana with a composed finish.

The second goal woke up the Moroccans as they sprung to action to reduce the tally.

Rosella Ayane drilled the ball into the bottom corner to pull one back for the Atlas Lionesses.

Total
0
Shares
Related Posts
Read More

SGBV: LASG Reiterates Commitment To Gender Equality

The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has received a delegation of the Spotlight Initiative Africa Regional programme on SGBV, comprising partners from Ghana, South Africa, Mali, Ethiopia, Kenya and others, just as it reiterated the commitment of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to gender equality.
Read More

Suspense as APC orders aspirants to sign ‘withdrawal letter’

Ahead of next week’s deadline for sale of nomination forms of the All Progressives Congress (APC), there is growing apprehension in the ruling party over a controversial Form 18 ‘Letter of Withdrawal’ attached to the Expression of Interest and Nomination forms sold to aspirants to fill and submit along with other forms and their credentials.