Thembi Kgatlana and Lebohang Ramalepe scored in either half to also seal qualification to the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup for South Africa.

The Bayana Bayana have had a good run at the AWCON 2018 so far and finished top of Group B above the Super Falcons.

2-0 win

They started well against Mali as captain Janine van Wyk was the first to threaten Mali's goal with a long-range free-kick in the opening minutes.

Mali goalkeeper Adoudou Konate was however not troubled.

Kgatlana gave South Africa the lead in the 31st minute, capitalising on a poor clearance by a Malian defender to fire home her fifth of the tournament.

Bayana controlled the game and got their second in the 81st minute through Ramalepe who beat Konate with a long-range shot.

Vs Nigeria

South Africa will now face Nigeria again after beating the Super Falcons 1-0 in the group stage. This will also be the fourth time South Africa are reaching the final.

South Africa have met Nigeria in an AWCON final before, losing 2-0 in the 2000 final. They have also lost on all their appearances in the final.

Meanwhile, Cameroon will face Mali in the third-place match on Friday that will also determine the third African representative for the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup in France.