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Salgado’s Horror Injury: ‘I Knew It Was Bad. They Were Running Away’
CASABLANCA, MOROCCO, JUL 22 – Gabriela Salgado suffered a tibia and fibula fracture in the 83rd minute, impacting Banyana Banyana’s performance and contributing to their 2-1 loss to Nigeria, nine-time champions.
- On Tuesday, 22 July 2025, Banyana Banyana were defeated 2-1 by Nigeria in the semifinal match of the continental tournament held in Casablanca, during which Gabriela Salgado sustained a severe fracture to her tibia and fibula in the 83rd minute.
- The injury occurred while the match was tied 1-1 and came after Banyana had fought back to equalize, with Nigeria scoring the winner in injury time to end South Africa's reign as champions.
- Salgado was stretchered off and rushed to hospital, leaving teammates visibly shocked and emotional, with head coach Desiree Ellis noting the injury unsettled the team and delayed their momentum.
- Ellis said, "I haven't seen the medical report yet," and stated the injury made it difficult to refocus, while Nigeria's Michelle Alozie scored a late winner to secure their victory.
- South Africa will stay in Casablanca to play Ghana in the third-place playoff on 25 July 2025, indicating the team aims to recover despite the injury and semifinal loss.
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Banyana coach 'was a mother' during for players during Salgado injury
South Africa head coach Desiree Ellis said she became 'a mother' for her players in the immediate aftermath of Gabriela Salgado's horror injury during their 2-1 Women's Africa Cup of Nations semifinal defeat by Nigeria in Casablanca on Tuesday.
Banyana winger has successful surgery after semifinal leg facture
Banyana Banyana winger Gabriela Salgado is on the road to recovery after undergoing successful surgery at the Mohamed VI University Hospital in Casablanca, Morocco, following a serious injury during South Africa’s CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) semifinal clash against Nigeria. Salgado was stretchered off late in the second half of Tuesday night’s 2–1 loss to the Super Falcons at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium. Scans later confirmed she h…
WAFCON: Nigeria’s Super Falcons Visit Injured South African Player In Hospital
By Victor Kanayo Less than 24 hours after they reached the semi-final stage of the ongoing Women Africa Cup of Nations, Nigeria’s Super Falcons on Wednesday visited injured South African player, Gabriela De Jesus Thomas Salgado, in hospital in Casablanca, Morocco. The visit was after the footballer suffered a horrific leg injury during the tension-soaked semi-final match between Nigeria and South Africa at Larbi Zaouli Stadium on Tuesday afterno…
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