Dylan Bettencourt
PICK OF THE SPORTS: Only 90 minutes separates Banyana Banyana from winning their first ever Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) trophy.
➤ Despite being in the final on five separate occasions, South Africa have never lifted the Wafcon crown.
But this time it’s different, Nigeria does not stand in their way. It is the hosts Morocco that coach Desiree Ellis and her side will have to overcome.
While Morocco may have the backing of the fans, Banyana go into the game as favourites.
The final seems the perfect ending as neither teams have been defeated throughout the tournament but somebody will have to see their perfect record spoiled.
While Banyana’s attacking skills have not been prominent thus far, the final on Saturday is the perfect place to show they have what it takes to be Africa’s best.
It shows the progress the team has made as it was expected that they would make it to the final and a loss at the Stade Prince Moulay Abdallah would be a major disappointment.
Banyana have it all in their hands, the entire nation will be behind them, watching from their television screens in the hopes of witnessing history.
South Africans can watch their national team battle to be crowned the best female team in Africa on Saturday at 10pm, with the game televised live on DStv channel 202.
➤ The Proteas will also be looking to claim victory on Friday when they take on England in the second ODI.
South Africa claimed the first fixture on Tuesday with a 62-run victory and another win would hand them the series.
The blistering heat wave in England has made the Proteas feel right at home while England have been sweating in the blazing sun and this could play into South Africa’s hands yet again.
The action at Old Trafford is scheduled to kickoff at 2pm where the Proteas could end the series or leave it for the decider on Sunday.
The second ODI will be televised live on DStv channel 201 and 212.
➤ Formula 1 returns with what could be the last ever French Grand Prix this weekend. The first French Grand Prix took place in 1906 and the first World championship Grand Prix for drivers took place in 1950. Early reports indicate that the French Grand Prix may fall off the calendar next year to make way for the Vegas Grand Prix and possibly the South African Grand Prix.
After nearly two months without victory, Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc crossed the finish line ahead of Max Verstappen in the Austrian Grand Prix two weeks ago.
The Italian team will be hoping momentum carries them to another victory at the Paul Ricard Circuit.
However the ongoing heat wave in Europe could prevent them from doing that as Ferrari have had their fair share of engine issues this season.
Red Bull on the other hand will be hoping to bounce back from the disappointment of Austria and get back on track to claim both the driver and constructor championships for the first time in over a decade.
Lights out at the French Grand Prix is scheduled for 3pm on Sunday afternoon with the race televised live on DStv channel 215.
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