3 Aug 2023

South Africa make history in FIFA World Cup qualifier

From Morning Report, 6:16 am on 3 August 2023
Noko Matlou of South Africa celebrates her teams 3-2 win over Italy in the FIFA Women’s World Cup Group G - South Africa v Italy at Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington, New Zealand on Wednesday 2 August 2023.
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Photo: Masanori Udagawa

South Africa have made history with their first-ever Women's Football World Cup qualifier.

The side, Banyana Banyana, sent Italy packing in a last-minute 3-2 victory in Wellington yesterday.

Thembi Kgatlana scored the winning goal two minutes into stoppage time.

South African sports journalist Ken Borland spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.