SOUTH Africa claimed the Cosafa Women’s Cup for a record seventh time after defeating Botswana 2-1 in Port Elizabeth on Saturday.
Six-time winners Banyana Banyana thrashed 10-player Malawi 6-2 to reach an eighth final while Botswana edged Olympic-bound Zambia 2-1 to a first ever final appearance on Wednesday.
The hosts were seeking to end their outing on a high as Gabriela Salgado set up Sibulele Holweni to open the scoring for Desiree Ellis’ team, with her eighth goal of the tournament after just two minutes.
Botswana, however, fought back when Thanda Mokgabo fired past goalkeeper Andile Dlamini five minutes from time but her effort could not deny Banyana a fourth crown in a row.
The latest regional title success was the fourth under South Africa manager Ellis, while Botswana will be consoled by their first-ever runners-up finish.
In individual accolades, South Africa forward Hildah Magaia was named Player of the Tournament following
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