Banyana open WAFCON defence with win over Ghana
The defending champions scored two goals in six minutes in the first half as they picked up the three points in the match.
Banyana Banyana players celebrate a goal in the WAFCON match against Ghana in Morocco on 7 July 2025. Picture: @Banyana_Banyana/X
CAPE TOWN - Banyana Banyana got their Women's Africa Cup of Nations title defence off to a flying start with a 2-0 win over Ghana in Morocco on Monday.
The defending champions scored two goals in six minutes in the first half as they picked up the three points in the match.
Banyana Banyana open the defence of their title with a 2-0 win over Ghana at the Honneur Stadium in Oujda with goals from Linda Motlhalo and Jermaine Seoposenwe. On to the next one… pic.twitter.com/oGoR17odRR
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Linda Motlhalo scored a penalty in the 28th minute after forward Noxolo Cesane was fouled in the penalty area.
Jermaine Seoposenwe doubled the lead in the 34th minute after a sweeping move from the defending champions.
Banyana faced a lot of pressure from the Ghanaians in the second half of the match but were equal to the task as they held their opponents at bay.
The win sees Banyana top Group C with three points from the opening match. Mali and Tanzania play later on Monday.
Banyana play Tanzania in their next match on 11 July.