Thembi Kgatlana, who missed the Knockout stages of the WAFCON, shared a long message of thanks for Banyana Banyana becoming the Queens of Africa.
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What's the story?
In her Banyana and WAFCON winners medal, the injured Kgatlana is recovering at home after suffering an Achilles injury which kept her out of the business end of the tournament.
Although she didn't finish the tournament, Kgatlana still walks away with a medal and she took to Instagram to reflect on what it means to be an African champion and thanked the people/organisations that helped her team get there.
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Kgatlana's post
The Banyana forward started off her post by thanking her national teammates, the staff, supporters, and loved ones for everything they've done for her.
Kgatlana goes on to say; "For generations and generations South African women footballers have continuously and relentlessly fought to conquer Africa. Today, a group of chosen players have Risen to lift the trophy of being African Champions."
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She also hoped that Banyana's historic win at WAFCON will open some much-needed doors for them.
"My hope is that winning this trophy will open unlimited opportunities and doors for current and future women footballers of South Africa. May the past players also rejoice in this victory, for they have paved the way forward in order to make this team better and better - we draw so much inspiration from you Legends."
A special thanks to Sasol
Kgatlana also recognised that major contributions Sasol has made in South African Women's football.
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"To SASOL, you have believed, nurtured and supported Banyana Banyana and women's football in South Africa for over 10 years. Your investment has helped raise Champions - this trophy belongs to you!"
Kgatlana also hopes that Banyana can work with more corporate companies will come forward and work with the Women's national team to help grow the game.
"We look forward to partnering with more corporate organisations in order to continue growing the women's game in South Africa."
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