MOGAMAD ALLIE: The mood has sadly darkened in SA women’s football

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The mood has darkened in SA women’s football and undermines Banyana’s preparations for the World Cup.

Open mudslinging between Safa and the players’ union Safpu is counterproductive and undermines Banyana’s preparations for the World CupBanyana Banyana during their protest at Tsakani Stadium. Picture: ANTÓNIO MUCHAVE

It’s nearly a year since Banyana Banyana triumphantly returned from Morocco to a warm fuzzy feeling after their historic first Women’s Africa Cup of Nations triumph. The team was enthusiastically welcomed home by thousands of excited fans who gathered at OR Tambo International Airport for a celebration that underlined the continuing rise of women’s football in this country.

 

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