Oujda – Defending WAFCON champions Banyana Banyana beat the Ghana Black Queens to win their opening match Monday evening at Morocco’s Honnuer Stadium, in Oujda.
Linda Motlhalo opened the scoring for Banyana Banyana from the penalty spot after Noxolo Cesane was fouled in the first half.
Soon after that, Jermaine Seoposenwe put the South Africans 2 goals ahead following a delightful assist from Lebohang Ramalepe.
With 73 percent possession in the first half, Banyana visibly lowered their tempo and at times lost their defensive discipline in the second stanza.
Ghana took advantage and hit the post twice but failed to score.
Hard-running Alice Kusi came close to scoring for Ghana ahead with a powerful strike that smashed against the crossbar, while Evelyn Badu also hit the frame of the goal with a thumping header from close range.
The few attempts they managed on goal were stopped by Banyana keeper Andile Dlamini.
The win puts the South Africans at the top of Group C.
