The South African women’s national team, Banyana Banyana, received a warm welcome upon their return to the country despite their defeat in the 2012 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final. SAFA (South African Football Federation) President Kirsten Nematandani praised the team, calling them heroines and expressing pride in their efforts. Coach Joseph Mkhonza also emphasized the positive impact of the team’s performance on women’s football in South Africa, stating that it marks a new era. Despite a 4-0 loss to Equatorial Guinea in the final, Banyana Banyana’s victory over Nigeria in the semifinal was seen as a significant achievement.
SOUTH AFRICA: THE HEROIC RETURN OF THE BANYANA
