Reflecting on the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand last month, Banyana Banyana goalkeeper Andile Dlamini was always convinced they would advance to the knockouts rounds.
Selection for the 2023 FIFA World Cup was already more than Banyana Banyana centre-back Bongeka Gamede had dreamed of, what she didn’t know, however, was the life-changing potential of the showpiece.
Banyana Banyana have received part of the combined R6 million from the Motsepe Foundation and the National Lottery, but must wait a bit longer for their World Cup allocation from FIFA.
She may never have dreamed of playing in a World Cup, but Banyana Banyana striker Hildah Magaia grew up idolising Portia Modise and, as a result, harboured ambitions of being in the national team.
University of Pretoria assistant Job Mbentse praised Banyana Banyana attacker Wendy Shongwe for being a team player and an inspiration to her teammates.
Safeguarding expert Hayley Walker says FIFA’s suspension of Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales must be applauded.