South Africa keeper Andile Dlamini made crucial saves in a penalty shootout, allowing her team to defeat Senegal 4-1 after a goalless draw in regulation and extra-time. Despite a lackluster match, Dlamini denied key shots from Senegal's joint top scorer, while South Africa converted all their penalty attempts. Defender Bambanani Mbane scored the decisive penalty. South Africa will face Nigeria, who dominated Zambia, in the semi-finals, along with Morocco and Ghana as they compete for a spot in the final.
Andile Dlamini produced two fine saves as holders South Africa overcame Senegal 4-1 in a penalty shootout to reach the semi-finals of the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.
An otherwise dull game had finished goalless after extra-time at the Honneur Stadium in Oudja, but in the shootout, Dlamini went the right way to deny Nguenar Ndiaye and Meta Kande.
Defender Bambanani Mbane struck the winning penalty to secure victory for South Africa, converting all four of their spot-kicks against Senegal.
South Africa will now face Nigeria in the first semi-final in Casablanca, after Nigeria thrashed Zambia 5-0.
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