Bayana Bayana striker Thembi Kgatlana has clinched her maiden Africa Women's Footballer of the Year ahead of Nigeria's Asisat Oshoala and Francisca Ordega.
The 21-year-old who plays for Houston Dash in the United States had a stand-out performance in the AWCON tournament in Ghana. She also won four man-of-match awards during the tournament.
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She scored five goals and won the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award as South Africa became runners-up behind the Super Falcons of Nigeria.
Her efforts also helped her country qualify for the FIFA Women's World Cup slated for France in the summer.
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Kgatlana becomes the second woman in South Africa's history after Noko Matlou in 2008 to win the individual coveted price.
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She also went away with Goal of the Year Award for he famous strike against Nigeria in the AWCON 2018 tournament.
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