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South Africa book semi final date against Shepolopolo

By Mercy Chewe

South Africa will face Zambia in the semifinals of the ongoing Women’s Africa Cup on Tuesday.

Banyana Banyana booked a semifinal meeting against Zambia after edging Tunisia 1-0 in the fourth quarterfinal match played on Thursday night.

Shepolopolo advanced to the semifinals on Wednesday night after beating Senegal 4-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in extra time.

Meanwhile, hosts Morocco will face champions Nigeria in the other Africa Cup semifinal.

Zambia, Morocco, South Africa and Nigeria have all earned automatic qualification to next year’s FIFA World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.