Jermaine Seoposenwe's 13th-minute strike was enough to send Banyana Banyana to the WAFCON semi-finals and to the next World Cup. The goal prompted a mass celebration on the timeline.
Check it out.
What's the story?
Seoposenwe's early goal sent Banyana through to the WAFCON semi-finals.
She caught the Tunisian defense lacking and slotted in a composed finish which inevitably saw South African fans on Twitter go wild.
Fans praised her Woman of the Match performance and her goal which also booked Banyana a ticket into the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.
Twitter reactions
The timeline heaped praise on Banyana's number 12. They not only complemented her goal but also how she plays the beautiful game.
Here are some comments:
Twitter user @sunshyn praised Seoposenwe for being selfless:
"Jermaine Seoposenwe is a team player. Not selfish and very talented."
Twitter user @offclbari said:
"Jermaine Seoposenwe is South Africa's star girl."
Twitter user @Wale_Ruku loved Seoposenwe's celebration:
"Need to see a picture of Jermaine Seoposenwe doing the Haaland-yoga pose for her goal celebration."
Twitter user @MthoJileka kept it simple with his praise of the Banyana star:
"Jermaine Seoposenwe! She's a marvel to watch!"
Jermaine Seoposenwe's goal
According to OptaJabu, Seoposenwe has scored in three different WAFCON tournaments.
She comes close to Banyana legend Veronica Phewa's record of scoring in four different tournaments.
Here's Seoposenwe's goal in all its glory:
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— SABC Sport (@SABC_Sport) July 14, 2022
Jermaine Seoposenwe's goal that gave @Banyana_Banyana the lead going into half-time.#TeamSouthAfrica 1???0?? #TeamTunisia#SABCSportFootball #WAFCON2022 pic.twitter.com/o96HZ8Icn4
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