JOHANNESBURG - Banyana Banyana have been dealt a blow ahead of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations bronze medal match.
Though South Africa lost 2-1 to bitter rivals Nigeria in the semi-finals, the fixture was marred by a horrific injury.
Gabriela Salgado was stretchered off after a collision with an opponent left her in excruciating pain.
The midfielder was rushed to hospital and the extent of the injury is not yet known.
Banyana players were left traumatised by the incident, with most of them breaking down.
The 27-year-old also missed the 2022 winning title edition due to injury.