S’Africa set up Nigeria semifinal after goalie saves 4 penalties in Cape Verde win

S’Africa set up Nigeria semifinal after goalie saves 4 penalties in Cape Verde win

The Bafana Bafana of South Africa have set up a semifinal meeting with the Super Eagles of Nigeria after beating Cape Verde on penalties.

Goalkeeper Ronwen Williams was the saviour of the day as South Africa had been held to a goalless draw for 120 minutes.

Williams saved four shootout penalties as part of an outstanding goalkeeping display to help South Africa advance.

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Cape Verde’s Bebe, Willy Semedo, Laros Duarte and Bryan Teixeira were all denied by the inspired Williams.

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