Hildah Magaia, who suffered an injury in Banyana Banyana's first game at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) in Morocco before returning to the starting line-up in the final to score a brace, believes it was God's plan for her to miss some games in the tournament.
Her mother Christina Mnguni was dancing with the crowds. She said she was extremely proud of her daughter.
Banyana Banyana defender Janine van Wyk said to be part of this moment in history is an honour, given the many occasions the squad fell short in the final. “I am grateful that I am still here as part of the team to see the change in women's football in our country. Banyana Banyana should not be in the shadows any longer. This is a dream come true for me,” she said.
“You know this team is incredible, these players are amazing. Before we even left for the tournament we had a meeting and I asked them what their ambitions were. Jermaine Seoposenwe said ‘we want to win Afcon'. I said to her ‘firstly cup qualification’. She said ‘no, if we win Afcon, we qualify for the World Cup, period'."SA Football Association president Dr Danny Jordaan voiced his determination to see the changing of fortunes for women's football in SA.
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