Banyana Banyana were called 'mercenaries' and 'traitors' on Sunday as they boycotted a warm-up against Botswana ahead of FIFA Women's World Cup later this month. | Sport24news
The 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup Banyana Banyana squad with sports minister Zizi Kodwa and SAFA president Danny Jordaan. Banyana Banyana boycotted a warm-up match against Botswana, citing an unsuitable stadium and concerns about injuries ahead of the FIFA Women's World Cup.
Banyana Banyana were called"mercenaries" and"traitors" on Sunday as they boycotted a warm-up against Botswana ahead of FIFA Women's World Cup later this month.South Africa's senior women's national team said the match venue in the Tsakane township, 50 kilometres southeast of Johannesburg, was unsuitable for international football.
Football officials called up players, including a 13-year-old, from a local league and delayed the kick-off by one hour before Botswana exploited inexperienced rivals to win 5-0.
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