Sport: Out but not down: Banyana back to heroes’ welcome

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Sport: Out but not down: Banyana back to heroes’ welcome By Yanga Sibembe

Banyana Banyana, the South Africa national women’s football team, landed at OR Tambo International Airport on Wednesday June 18 after they were knocked out of their maiden Fifa Women’s World Cup.

Despite not winning a game during the tournament, Banyana Banyana have shown they have the capabilities to compete at the highest level,. The Under-17s did the same last year at the Fifa Under-17 Women’s World Cup. Two players who participated in that tournament, Karabo Dhlamini and Sibulele Holweni, made it into Desiree Ellis’s squad for France. Banyana also have the reigning African Player of the Year, Thembi Kgatlana, in their ranks.

Coach of the U/23 Men’s Football Team, David Notoane, poses with fans under the statue of Oliver Tambo at OR Tambo International Airport. Photo by Yanga Sibembe

 

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That's what they've been saying to and about Bafana Bafana for years. 'Hero's'! And that's the problem. What about being honest & telling it like it is instead of treating them like little children ('bafana' 'banyana') being told about the tooth fairy.

Her0es’ welcome for the 0 wins. 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

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