Bafana Bafana qualified for the last four of the African Cup of Nations on Saturday, after defeating the Blue Sharks at the end of the suspense (0-0, 2-1 tab).
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After the little Ivorian miracle, South Africa is the last nation to validate its ticket for the semi-finals of the African Cup of Nations. The decision was made on penalties, Bafana Bafana and Cape Verde Blue Sharks failing to deceive the vigilance of two goalkeepers in great form during the 120 minutes of play, Saturday February 3, at the Charles-Konan stadium. Banny of Yamoussoukro.
In a match where the two teams tried a lot without much success (25 shots, only 2 on target for Cape Verde; 16 shots, 6 on target for South Africa), it was the last ramparts which particularly put themselves at risk. evidence. If Vozinha was exceptional on a double save in overtime for Cape Verde, Ronwen Williams took on the role of hero of the match.
The South African goalkeeper prevented Bafana Bafana from conceding a goal at the end of added time by making a high-class save in front of Gilson (90th + 3). Ronwen Williams then disgusted her opponents in the penalty shootout, masterfully repelling four of Cape Verde’s five attempts. South Africa will meet Nigeria in the semi-final on Wednesday February 7, with the sweet dream of lifting a trophy that has eluded them since 1996.
