Banyana Banyana missed out on a spot in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final after losing 2-1 to Nigeria in the semi-finals on Tuesday evening.
Women’s Africa Cup of Nations
Result: Nigeria 2-1 South Africa
Date: 22 July 2025
Venue: Stade Larbi Zaouli
Coach Desiree Ellis made two changes from the quarter-final win over Senegal, with Gabriela Salgado and Bongeka Gumede coming in for Sibulele Holweni and Hildah Magaia.
The Super Falcons looked lively in the early stages of the encounter, but the South African defence did well to keep their opponents at bay.
South Africa were forced to make a change after 20 minutes as Tiisetso Makhubela was forced with an injury after colliding with Andile Dlamini, with Hildah Magaia brought on as her replacement.
After long periods without any clear-cut chances, Nigeria were awarded a penalty five minutes before the halftime break for a handball on Mbane
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