Ronwen Williams saved a fourth clear sheet on the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations and would save 4 penalties within the shootout as Bafana Bafana booked themselves a semi-final date towards Nigeria. 

The Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper saved his facet within the sport all through the sport as Cape Verde dominated proceedings. The Islanders constantly received into harmful positions however couldn’t conjure up the standard to beat Williams. 

They managed 25 photographs all through the sport, with solely two on course all through the 120 minutes of soccer on Saturday night. The Islanders had much more vitality than a torpid Bafana. Their slick interaction getting them into loads of harmful positions as they struggled to hit the goal. 

That was till the Bafana skipper pulled off arguably the save of the match, tipping Gilson Tavares’ venomous shot onto the upright as time ticked down towards the tip of the 90.

The cobwebs gave the impression to be shaken free in additional time as Bafana lastly received a foothold within the sport, with Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha pressured to disclaim Mihlali Mayamela earlier than saving an Proof Makgopa header simply seconds later. 

The sport would end goalless after 120 minutes of soccer as the perimeters ready for the shootout. Williams would save 4 penalties as Mothobi Mvala and Teboho Mokena transformed their spot kicks. 

Up subsequent? Nigeria on Wednesday night at 19:00.