South Africa ein Banyana Banyana start dem WAFCON title defense strong strong as dem chop Ghana ein Black Queens 2-0 for demma Group C opener for Oujda on Monday, July 7, 2025. Early goals from Linda Motlhalo and Jermaine Seoposenwe seal the deal give South Africa.
Game Summary
From the start, coach Desiree Ellis ein side show say dem come do business. Dem break the deadlock for the 28th minute after VAR review show say foul happen on Noxolo Cesane. Motlhalo take the penalty, send the goalkeeper go wrong way, and put the ball inside net. Small time later, Banyana Banyana add another one. Lebohang Ramalepe give Seoposenwe sweet pass wey she finish am proper.
Ghana, wey dey come back to the tournament after dem miss the last one, struggle to match South Africa ein pace and tactics for the first half. But for the second half, Black Queens try show face, create chances, but dem no dey lucky. Evelyn Badu and Alice Kusi hit the crossbar.
South Africa ein goalkeeper, Andile Dlamini, save dem plenty times as Ghana dey push hard. Banyana Banyana manage the game well for the last minutes, bring on fresh players like Hildah Magaia and Ronnel Donnelly to keep control.
Key Moments
- 28th minute: Linda Motlhalo score penalty.
- 35th minute: Jermaine Seoposenwe add second goal.
- Ghana hit crossbar twice for second half.
What Next?
With this win, South Africa show say dem dey serious about defending demma title. Ghana go need to bounce back quick if dem wan progress for the tournament. The two teams don play five times before, Ghana win once, South Africa win four. Last time dem meet be 2016, Ghana win 1-0.
South Africa dey ranked 54th for the world, Ghana dey 66th. Next matches go be crucial give both teams as dem chase the WAFCON trophy.