CAPE TOWN: South Africa’s stunning 3-2 win over Italy at the Women’s World Cup on Wednesday sparked celebrations at home and won presidential praise on the eve of the country's opening gambit in a bid to host the 2027 edition of the tournament. The victory, a first for the side at a World Cup finals, s
CAPE TOWN: South Africa’s stunning 3-2 win over Italy at the Women’s World Cup on Wednesday sparked celebrations at home and won presidential praise on the eve of the country's opening gambit in a bid to host the 2027 edition of the tournament.
"Congratulations to Banyana Banyana on your victory against Italy and securing our spot in the final 16. You have lifted our spirits and made us immensely proud. Bring the cup home!" South Africa's president Cyril Ramaphosa said on the messaging platform X, formerly known as Twitter. It has been a thorny issue for SAFA, who have battled to attract significant corporate sponsorship to take the women's league professional."Professionalising the women’s league is in order. How many times should the national team continue to make history before the women’s game is taken seriously in our country?" said regular national captain Janine van Wyk, who has missed this year's global finals through injury.
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