JOE LISTER
Hildah Magaia has given South Africa belief it can win at the Women’s World Cup.
Magaia scored for South Africa in its tournament opener, but was injured on the play and couldn’t finish the game. Sweden went on to win 2-1, but the performance gave South Africa confidence it can get a victory.
South Africa plays Argentina in a Group C match on Friday in Dunedin. Both teams are looking for their first win — Argentina dropped a 1-0 opener to Italy.
“Knowing that we went toe-to-toe with the No. 3 country in the world and it took a superhuman effort from them to get the result, we’re very positive for the next two matches,” South Africa coach Desiree Ellis said after the Sweden loss.
“We’re not underestimating the teams, but we know our capabilities.”
Magaia and her coach both said she would “definitely” be able to play
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