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WWC: South Africa stun Italy to reach round of 16

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The Banyana Banyana of South Africa surprised the football world after a stunning 3-2 defeat of Italy to join Nigeria in the round of 16 at the ongoing Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

The South African ladies claimed their victory over Italy in the thrilling match played in Wellington on Wednesday, with star player, Thembi Kgatlana’s 92nd-minute winner making the difference after Italy fought back to level with an Arianna Caruso header.

South Africa will now play the Netherlands who won Group E on Sunday.

The Coach Desiree Ellis tortured-side went into their last group match needing a win after earning a first World Cup point in their 2-2 draw with Argentina, and showed a significant progress from their debut appearance at the tournament in 2019 when they lost all three group matches.

Italy got the first goal through a Caruso penalty after Karabo Dhlamini hauled down Chiara Beccari, but the South Africans quickly got back on level terms as Italian defender Benedetta Orsi scored an own goal past keeper Francesca Durante.

The South African girls got into their groove when woman of the match Kgatlana slipped a clever ball through the Italy defence to put Hildah Magaia through on goal and she lifted it over Durante.

Italy got an equaliser after Caruso scored from a corner but Magaia had the last laugh when she slotted in the winner from a Kgatlana inch-perfect pass.

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South Africa’s FA president Danny Jordaan arrested on fraud, theft allegations

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The President of South African Football Association (SAFA), Danny Jordaan, has been arrested on allegations of fraud and theft.

Jordaan, who was pivotal to the country hosting the first-ever FIFA World Cup tournament in Africa in 2010, is being accused of using about R1.3 million ($72,372) of SAFA funds to hire a PR firm and a private security company for his personal benefit.

His arrest follows a raid carried out by the country’s Special Investigating Unit (SPU) at the offices of SAFA in March where it was alleged that an assortment of electronic gadgets and files were seized for further investigation, thus leading to the arrest.

SA Police spokesperson, Katlego Mogale, who confirmed Jordaan’s arrest, told journalists that he was
arrested along with one other official and a businessman and are expected to appear in the Palm Ridge Magistrates Court on Wednesday.

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Ghana Black Stars in disarray as 8 players withdraw from 2025 Afcon qualifiers

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The chances of the Black Stars of Ghana qualifying for the 2025 AFCON seems slimmer by the day with the withdrawal of eight first team players from the squad as the team prepares for crucial qualifiers against against Angola on November 15 in Luanda and against Niger at the Accra Sports Stadium on November 18.

The latest to pull out of the double headed qualifiers are Inaki Williams and Antoine Semenyo due to injuries, with the withdrawals forcing head coach Otto Addo, to scramble for last minute replacements to reshape his squad with little time to spare.

Other top stars who have withdrawn from the team are Thomas Partey, Tariq Lamptey and Jerome Opoku

Others are Jonas Adjetey, Alexander Djiku and Joseph Paintsil, all of whom have been sidelined due to injuries or personal reasons.

Ghana currently sits in third place in Group F with two points, trailing Angola, who leads with 12 points, and Sudan with seven points.

To stand any chance of qualifying, the Black Stars must win all their remaining matches and hope Sudan stumble in their final games.

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