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A brace by Hildah Magaia in the 63rd and 71st minutes gave Banyana Banyana a 2-0 lead, and although a goal by Morocco's Rosella Ayane in the 81st minute made ...

The triumphant Banyana Banyana team will arrive back in South Africa on Thursday. The triumphant Banyana Banyana team will arrive back in South Africa on Thursday. It’s been confirmed that the triumphant Banyana Banyana team will be welcomed back to South Africa early on Thursday morning.

Former President Nelson Mandela was one of the first leaders to identify this and use it to get citizens to stand behind its national teams to strive for unity ...

A nation of people who care deeply for one another and the environment in which they live is good for everyone. It aims to encourage South Africans to use some of their time, money, skills, or goods to contribute to a better future for all. Its aim is also to build pride and patriotism among South Africans, to contribute to social cohesion and nation brand ambassadorship. We appreciate how their commitment serves as a reminder on why the world recognises us as one of the few that are able to convert sporting achievements into tools of national unity, and influence. This sentiment was shared by millions of South Africans, with the Acting CEO of Brand South Africa, Ms. Sithembile Ntombela adding that South Africa’s sporting prowess and reputation continues to be one of our strongest associations and key contributor influencing our positive perceptions globally. “As a country that is highly regarded for its democratic transition, sport is recognised as one of the key pillars that have contributed to social cohesion and nation building.

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis says the team was determined to win and it paid off. The team beat Morocco 2-1 to be crowned the Women's Africa Cup of ...

Worried about load shedding and having no DStv package? Etzebeth was also named ‘Man of the Match’. We lost at the penalty shootout in 2018.Desiree Elis, coach - Banyana Banyana

All hail Banyana Banyana, the champions of Africa for the very first time. On Saturday night, our ladies won the 2022 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) ...

At the time, Safa had promised each Bafana player R920,000 should they bring the cup home. — #TotalEnergiesWAFCON2022 (@CAFwomen)July 24, 2022 — #TotalEnergiesWAFCON2022 (@CAFwomen)July 24, 2022 — #TotalEnergiesWAFCON2022 (@CAFwomen)July 24, 2022 — #TotalEnergiesWAFCON2022 (@CAFwomen)July 24, 2022 — #TotalEnergiesWAFCON2022 (@CAFwomen)July 24, 2022

SportsBrief.com News ☆ A heroines' welcome is expected for 2022 Women's Africa Cup of Nations winners South Africa on Tuesday at OR Tambo International ...

They will each receive R400 000 from a R9.2 million bonus that was promised to them by the South African Football Association last month. South Africa defeated hosts Morocco 2-1 in the final of the 2022 Women's Africa Cup of Nations final on Saturday night, courtesy of two quick-fire Hildah Magaia at the Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. Several thousands of supporters are expected to welcome new African champions Banyana Banyana at the OR Tambo Airport on Tuesday morning.

Captain Refiloe Jane hopes South Africa winning the Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco can bring together a nation undergoing social hardships.

You know, we showed the world that Africa can do it. Even if they did that a little bit, it didn't affect us so much, so we also want to give credit to the supporters of women's football. We said we were going to do it. Like Jane and many others in the team, the defender burst into tears at the final whistle in the 99th minutes - "probably the longest nine minutes of my career"- at the realisation of a "dream come true". "When we played toward the game, we thought we were going to be lasered and there would be firecrackers, smoke and all those things. "I would say to all the South Africans out there we hope that this will unite the nation," the 29-year-old midfielder told BBC Sport Africa.

Both the Orlando Pirates team that won the CAF Champions League in 1995 and the Bafana team that won the Afcon in 1996, played a football season in SA that ...

There seems to be very little, if any interest, of player agents in the SA Women’s football at the moment – a point that is consistently associated with some of the challenges facing Bafana Bafana. Whether this has any merit or not, it is worth mentioning that the 1996 Bafana team was not as exposed to player agents as it became the case later on. The players that conquered Africa in 1996 and reached the finals again in 1998 were largely coached by local coaches and the players who became the first host country to be knocked out of the World Cup were largely coached by foreign coaches who architected how those players should play football contrary to their natural football playing qualities. Today, which is a phenomenon that has not yet found its way into women’s game, men’s football is characterised by contrasting football playing styles and the it’s-all-about-results, as-long-as-we-win mentality, even though they don’t win! Winning the Afcon 1996 without a technical plan could have been used to advance the men’s game in SA with a well-documented report towards achieving it. In fact, before the tournament started in Morocco, in conversation with Banyana coach Desiree Ellis, she lamented, “We have a national league and it is not fully professional either, you know, players work, players study and they have to concentrate on that and most clubs train in the evenings, because players then have to work. It is an undisputed fact that the players who won the CAF Champions League in 1995 had received less football education than today’s players. This reflection is brought about by Banyana’s successful Moroccan expedition and it is that success that should be used to see our football for what it is. No coaching is better than bad coaching and this can be seen in developmental conditions that produced Bafana’s 1996 winners and Banyana’s 2022 winners. It was during this era that there was an influx of foreign coaches that sat on different technical benches of South African clubs and national teams. Things took a completely wrong turn for Bafana Bafana in the late 90s and the downward spiral was evident into the 2000s. Interestingly, and central to this analysis, the downward spiral coincided with more investment that began streaming into football following the 90s successes. But crucially, when South Africa won the tournament in ’96, it had only been readmitted into international football four years earlier and in the following four years, the country had sought to establish itself in international football.

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Refiloe Jane says Banyana Banyana will keep pushing for women's football to get the respect it deserves in South Africa.

Going forward we urge all South Africans to keep supporting Banyana and women’s football.” We know how nerve-wracking it was before the game. With this win hopefully things can change with regards to women’s football.”

As reported by ECR News, Banyana Banyana were also named as the Women's National Team of the Year over and above being the champions. Coach Ellis said that this ...

The players were really determined and from the first moment, you could see that they wanted to win it. You could see the focus on the players faces, they were not perturbed. Congratulations to @Banyana_Banyana on making history and winning their first ever title at the Women’s Africa Cup of National last night.

Refilwe Moloto speaks to Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis after winning the Women's African Cup of Nations this weekend against hosts Morocco.

This article first appeared on CapeTalk : Banyana Banyana excited to return home after clinching 2022 Wafcon title Banyana Banyana excited to return home after clinching 2022 Wafcon title This marks the team's sixth attempt at becoming the Africa champions with Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis saying the team was excited to return home on Tuesday.

After their maiden Women's Africa Cup of Nations conquest, South Africa can rightfully claim to be the best side on the continent.

The second midfielder slot goes to the evergreen Refiloe who boasts 127 caps and is one of three players in the Banyana Banyana squad with more than 100 caps. The 166-capped Matlou, one of the most versatile players in the SA squad, was a tower of strength in defence and even at the age of 36 years, she shows no signs of slowing down. Zambian midfielder Grace Chanda, who often operates as a striker when required to do so, was one of the stand-out players in Morocco. She was nominated for the 'Best CAF Women’s Player of the Year' award but was pipped by Nigeria's Super Falcon striker Asisat Oshoala. However, pre-tournament tests, which had been ordered by CAF showed that she had high testosterone levels and as a result was banned from playing in Morocco. Redouani alerted fans to her talents in Morocco's second group match against Uganda and was named Woman of the Match afterwards. She kept three clean sheets in the six games she played at the tournament.

South Africa captain Refiloe Jane is optimistic of getting more supporters after their Wafcon win.

"When I lifted the trophy, there was so much going through my mind. I know that eventually when we sit down, we shall realize that it is actually true. Jane hopes the historic win will bring back smiles to her people, "I would say to all the South Africans out there we hope that this will unite the nation," the 29-year-old AC Milan midfielder told BBC Sport.

Banyana Banyana captain Refiloe Jane is hopeful the Women Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) triumph will help 'unite the nation' and provide more support for the South Africa national team. On Saturday, the Southern Africa team silenced Morocco 2-1 to ...

"When I lifted the trophy, there was so much going through my mind. I know that eventually when we sit down, we shall realize that it is actually true. Jane hopes the historic win will bring back smiles to her people, "I would say to all the South Africans out there we hope that this will unite the nation," the 29-year-old AC Milan midfielder told BBC Sport.

The Springboks on Monday congratulated Banyana Banyana on their historic achievement after winning the Women's Africa Cup of Nations last weekend.

Banyana arrive back in South Africa from Morocco on Tuesday morning, where they'll be welcomed by the Sports Minister Nathi Mthethwa and what's expected to be hundreds to thousands of cheering South Africans. "Banyana Banyana, we just want to say congratulations on winning the [Wafcon]. We are so proud of you," said utility back Damian Willemse. The Springboks on Monday congratulated Banyana Banyana on their historic achievement after winning the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) last weekend.

Desiree Ellis detailed some of the sacrifices she made pursuing Banyana's first-ever Women's African Cup of Nations title.

"We got knocked out of the Olympics, we lost the final in 2018, lost the Cosafa Cup recently. "The players have been absolutely magnificent. "So, I sacrificed and here I am today.

Africa Melane spoke to the spokesperson of the South African Football Association (SAFA), Mninawa Ntloko about Banyana Banyana's return and the pay gap ...

That is a great place to begin any form of discussion.Mninawa Ntloko - spokesperson - SAFA You have got to start somewhere and, for me, that is always a great stride to make if you have started from a point. There was a declaration and assurance, not only to the ladies, but also the country, as well, that this amount will be paid for them for having done the country proud...

Press Release - President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Wednesday, 27 July 2022, celebrate Banyana Banyana's victory in winning South Africa's first ever Women's ...

South Africa captain Refiloe Jane is optimistic of getting more supporters after their Wafcon win.

"When I lifted the trophy, there was so much going through my mind. I know that eventually when we sit down, we shall realize that it is actually true. Jane hopes the historic win will bring back smiles to her people, "I would say to all the South Africans out there we hope that this will unite the nation," the 29-year-old AC Milan midfielder told BBC Sport.