The news that Thembi Kgatlana has been ruled out of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) will be a real blow for Banyana Banyana’s ambition of qualifying for the world cup.
Kgatlana sustained a ruptured Achilles tendon in Banyana Banyana’s Group C match against Botswana on Sunday night and had to be stretched off the pitch in the 69th minute. South African Football Association (SAFA) have confirmed that she underwent an MRI scan on Monday which confirmed the extent of the injury.
Banyana Banyana physician, Doctor Rodney Mokoka, confirmed the injury and said the player will return to South Africa for an operation.
“Thembi Kgatlana sustained a complete rupture of the left Achilles tendon against Botswana, which was confirmed by the MRI scan this morning,” Mokoka told SAFA media in Morocco.
“Unfortunately she will be out for the whole WAFCON 2022 tournament and she is due for an operation back home in South Africa.”
Banyana Banyana face Tunisia in the quarterfinal of the WAFCON on Thursday at the Stade Prince Moulay Al Hassan, Rabat.
Written by: Diski Voice
