Banyana Banyana  advance to WAFCON semi-finals after defeating Senegal on penalties

JOHANNESBURG - Banyana Banyana advanced to the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) semi-finals after defeating Senegal on penalties on Saturday night.

The reigning champions have set up a semi-final clash against the old enemy, the Super Falcons of Nigeria.

South Africa beat the Lionesses of Teranga 4-1 on penalties as both sides could not be separated at the end of extra time with no goals on the board at the Honneur Stadium in Oujda, Morocco.

“I said the game was not going to be easy, I said it was going to be a difficult game because of the group they were in and how they got out – and we didn’t expect anything less. The first 15 minutes we showed a bit of nerves, trying to get into the game but once we got into the game, we nullified the threat, their two tall strikers. We dealt very well with their long ball, but sometimes we gave the ball away too cheaply. Senegal has improved from the last time we played them, the coach has done a fantastic job,” said Banyana coach Desiree Ellis.

South Africa and Nigeria will meet in the last four on Tuesday (22 July) at Stade Larbi Zaouli in Casablanca.