Six Eastern Cape Banyana Banyana players, who were part of the women's national soccer team that recently won the Women Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, will each get R100 000 from the Eastern Cape government. | MaliDayimani
The six were each awarded as top achievers during a red-carpet event held at the Boardwalk and Casino Hotel.
Melinda Kgadiete, Kholosa Biyana, Sibulele Holweni and Bambanani Mbane were at the glitzy ceremony, while Kaylin Swart and Robyn Moodley were unable to attend the event, due to other commitments. Mabuyane said the prize was part of the province's contribution to the nationwide celebrations of the achievement of the national women's soccer side. The Desiree Ellis-coached side made history by beating host nation Morocco 2-1 at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium on 24 July, in front of a 52 000-strong home crowd, to lift the trophy.The Banyana Banyana win was extra special for us in the province because six of our players were in that conquering squad.
Mabuyane said sporting talent was in the DNA of the youth, adding that it must be unearthed and nurtured in the province. He said this could only be achieved through grassroots and school sports development.Eastern Cape Sports and Recreation Awards recognised Banyana Banyana's Wafcon victory.Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa last month announced a cash injection of R5.8 million for the team.The money added onto the R9.
He said:"Government alone cannot fund all sporting codes. We need the private sector. Many commercial banks and companies sponsor professional teams in the country and my question is why they are only investing in the finished products. What about the kids who play with makeshift soccer and rugby balls?"In times of uncertainty you need journalism you can trust.
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