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South African women’s team defends COSAFA title – sets new record

South African women’s team defends COSAFA title – sets new record

BOITUMELO RANTAO  SOUTH Africa’s Banyana Banyana went undefeated to clinch the COSAFA Cup for a record seventh time, defeating Botswana 2-1 in Port Elizabeth. The hosts were seeking to end their tournament on a high as winger Gabriela Salgado set up Sibulele Holweni to open the scoring early for Desiree Ellis' team, with her eighth goal of the tournament after just two minutes.  Salgado herself added her name to the final’s score sheet, making the score 2-0 in the 66th minute to double her team’s lead. Botswana’s Thanda Makgabo fought back in the last five minutes, blasting the ball past…
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