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Banyana see off Uganda to book COSAFA final spot

Cape Town - Banyana Banyana have booked their place in the 2018 COSAFA Women's Championship final after defeating Uganda in their semi-final on Thursday.

Banyana won 2-0 thanks to goals by Linda Motlhalo and Jermaine Seoposenwe.

Matlhalo, who scored a hat-trick in their quarter-final clash against Malawi, netted in the first-half to become the top goalscorer of the tournament (4 goals).

South African midfielder Kholosa Biyana was chosen as the Player of the Match.

Banyana will now face Cameroon in Saturday's final, where they will be looking to defend their title.

Kick-off is at 12:00 in Port Elizabeth.

Banyana Banyana IX:

Kaylin Swart (GK), Lebohang Ramalepe, Nothando Vilakazi, Noko Matlou, Janine Van Wyk (C),Kgaelebane Mohlakoana, Linda Motlhalo, Thembi Kgatlana, Refiloe Jane, Kholosa Biyana, Jermaine Seoposenwe

Subs:

Andile Dlamini (GK), Roxanne Barker (GK), Regina Mogolola, Gabriela Salgado, Bambanani Mbane, Morifi Chuene, Thato Letsoso, Nompumelelo Nyandeni, Khanya Xesi

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