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Banyana Banyana vs Zambia, Cosafa CupCosafa Media
Seth Willis

Champions of Southern Africa! Zambia's Copper Queens beat Banyana Banyana to clinch 2024 Cosafa Women's Championship

The South Africa second-string side failed to deliver the annual trophy in the regional tournament.

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  • Banyana played Copper Queens in Cosafa Cup final
  • They failed to cancel each other from open play
  • Zambia won the shootout 4-3
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  • Banyana Banyana vs Zambia, Cosafa CupCosafa Media

    WHAT HAPPENED?

    Zambia defeated South Africa 4-3 in the penalty shootout on Saturday evening to win the Cosafa Women's Championship at the Wolfson Stadium.

    The game between the two teams in both the regulation and extra time ended goalless and the game had to be decided with the penalties and the Copper Queens delivered to silence the home crowd.

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    Banyana Banyana goalkeeper Jessica Williams won the Golden Award for her outstanding performance throughout the competition. 

    Coach Desiree Ellis should also consider Isabella Ludwig in her senior squad after winning the Player of the Tournament crown.

    The Copper Queens walked away with the Fair Play Award while their players Ochumba Lubanji and Fridah Mukoma shared the Golden Boot.

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    WHAT NEXT FOR (INSERT INDIVIDUAL(s) AND/OR TEAM NAMES)?

    Despite the defeat, Banyana Banyana performed quite well in the competition, ensuring they didn't lose from open play.

    It will be interesting to see who will be considered by coach Desiree Ellis in future assignments, especially the 2025 Wafcon that will be played in Morocco.

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