AFCON 2023: Ronwen Williams opens up on failed shootout strategy against Nigeria

By Saheed Afolabi

South Africa goalkeeper, Ronwen Williams has revealed his failed penalty plan against Nigeria.

Williams pulled some instrumental penalty saves at the 2023 Africa Cup Of Nations (AFCON) to win a bronze place for his club and he has revealed the criteria used in saving penalty kicks but went awful against Nigeria.

“Obviously, it is either you are going one of three sides, it’s either down the middle or left or right,” Williams was quoted by CBS Sports Golazo.

Now they don’t want us to talk to the players anymore. I try to push the limits, so I go up to them and try to tell them where they are going so that at least I have cut out one side.

“They started studying me as well; you know, four out of five penalties went down the middle, so now I need to come up with better ideas.”

Williams was the best goalkeeper at the 2023 AFCON as he conceded two goals in seven appearances.