Banyana Banyana assistant coach and SABC Sport analyst Simphiwe ‘Shorty’ Dludlu is taking her career to the next level with an upcoming trip to the USA.
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.
As the domestic women’s football programme returns tomorrow, Banyana Banyana midfield enforcer Kholosa Biyana has urged the general public and the media to continue with their support of the game like they were doing during the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
The South African Football Association hopes Banyana Banyana’s performance at the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand will somehow accelerate their four-year strategy to professionalise the women’s game.