WATCH: Thembi Kgatlana's worldie leads Banyana Banyana past Nigeria

Thembi Kgatlana of South Africa celebrates goal during the 2018 TOTAL African Womens Cup of Nations match between South Africa and Nigeria the 18 November 2018 at Cape Coast Stadium, Ghana / Pic Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

by Staff Reporter

Monday Nov 19, 2018. 13:00

South Africa got their quest for 2018 Africa Women Cup of Nations glory off to the perfect start in Cape Coast, Ghana on Sunday.

Thembi Kgatlana's late winner spearheaded Banyana Banyana to a 1-0 win over Nigeria with her Marco van Basten-esque volley condemning the defending champions to defeat.

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📽 HIGHLIGHTS .. Nigeria 0-1 South Africa
Group B #TotalAWCON18 pic.twitter.com/SuIcuwVmni
— Total Women's Africa Cup of Nations (@CAF_AWCON) November 18, 2018