Banyana Banyana are delighted to have progressed to the final of the African Women's Championships after securing a 1-0 win over Nigeria.
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Janine van Wyk's long-range strike handed the South Africans the win on Wednesday in Bata to book their place in the final two against hosts Equatorial Guinea.
It was also SA's first ever win over defending champions and top-ranked African side the Super Falcons, and Van Wyk was especially pleased.
"I have been in the Banyana Banyana side since 2004 and we have tried for so long to beat the Nigerians but luck has never been on our side," said Van Wyk.
"Now we have proved that we can compete and beat the best on the continent."
South Africa coach Joseph Mkhonza was as impressed, saying: "All of our players need to be commended for their commitment and discipline shown.
"We had to pick ourselves up after the opening match defeat against Equatorial Guinea and have applied ourselves to beat Senegal, the Democratic Republic of Congo and now Nigeria.
"We have some homework to do before Sunday's final, knowing we will play in front of a large red-clad crowd in what is certain to be a packed Malabo stadium, but we will be ready for the challenge."
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