The South African team has validated its ticket for the semi-finals of the Women’s African Cup of Nations (CAN 2022) as well as for the next World Cup, this July 14 in Rabat. In the quarter-finals of CAN 2022, the South Africans beat the Tunisians 1-0. They will challenge Zambia on July 18.
South Africa will play its second World Cup in a row after that of 2019 in France. The South Africans have indeed assured their presence for the 2023 edition, scheduled for Australia and New Zealand, this July 14 in Rabat. A success against Tunisia, in the quarter-finals of the African Cup of Nations (CAN 2022), which also sends them to the semi-finals of CAN 2022 against Zambia.
The South Africans negotiated this meeting well against the Tunisians, although the latter jostled them in sequence.
Center forward Jermaine Seoposenwe made the difference in the 14th minute. Served full axis, she overtook defenders Chayma Abbassi and Samia Aouni to beat the goalkeeper of the Carthage Eagles, Soulayma Jebrani: 1-0.
Tunisia deprived of a penalty?
The Tunisians tried to react, notably via striker Leïla Maknoun, whose half-volley recovery was rejected by the door of Banyana Banyana, Andile Dlamini (25th). Or on a free kick from Aouni (52nd). They may also have been deprived of a penalty, during stoppage time, following a shock with Mariem Houijj in the opposing area (90th + 2).
Tunisia will therefore play a classification match on July 17 in Casablanca, against Senegal. If they win, they will take part in an international draft tournament for the 2023 World Cup in February.