Defending Women's Africa Cup of Nations champions, Banyana Banyana, are bringing the entertainment both on and off the field at this year's tournament.
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The story
Banyana Banyana got the defence of their Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title off to a winning start as they defeated Group C rivals Ghana 2-0 at the Honor Stadium in Oujda on Monday evening, courtesy of goals from experienced campaigners, Linda Motlhalo and Jermaine Seoposenwe.
There's plenty of chemistry on the pitch between Desiree Ellis' troops and off it, content shared by CAF Women's Football social media pages shows the high spirits prevalent in the side.
Banyana Banyana's preparations to defend their WAFCON title have been anything but smooth. Despite their historic 2022 triumph and a positive start to their title defence, off-pitch issues have cast a shadow over their campaign.
Tensions flared after players staged a training boycott in Morocco — this year's WAFCON host country — just weeks before the tournament started.
The dispute was triggered by unpaid match fees for recent friendly matches, prompting the South African Football Association (SAFA) leadership to step in with urgent damage control efforts.
Administrative issues seemingly can't keep the good vibes down, with the team featuring a mix of youthful exuberance from players like Ronnel Donelly and Amogelang Motau to experienced campaigners, Andile Dlamini, and Noxolo Cesane, this Banyana has what it takes to defend its title while having fun in Morocco.
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