One of Banyana Banyana's key players Thembi Kgatlana suffered a major injury against Botswana which prompted well-wishing messages on the timeline.
Social media reacted to the news which will be a blow to Desiree Ellis' chargers going into the knockout phases of WAFCON.
What's the story?
Thembi Kgatlana's untimely injury sparked a huge reaction on Twitter and many wishing her well for her recovery.
The official CAF Women Twitter page wished Kgatlana a speedy recovery:
We send our love and support to #TeamSouthAfrica’s star Thembi Kgatlana ??
— #TotalEnergiesWAFCON2022 (@CAFwomen) July 11, 2022
We wish the 2018 #TotalEnergiesWAFCON top scorer a speedy and full recovery ??#TotalEnergiesWAFCON2022 | #EmpoweringOurGame pic.twitter.com/g2xO4rVvab
Banyana's attack will miss Kgatlana's creativity on attack:
Big blow for The Bayana Bayana!
— Victor Emmanuel Onuh (@official_vikoko) July 11, 2022
A big part of their attacking system is Thembi Kgatlana, #WAFCON2022 will miss her shining light ?? #TotalEnergiesWAFCON2022 https://t.co/vwCAl3rxJB
Kgatlana was helped off the podium after a press conference:
New Racing Louisville FC signee Thembi Kgatlana had to be helped off the postgame podium after South Africa beat Botswana today in a group stage match for the Africa Cup of Nations. You can see her left ankle is wrapped here. This is after being named Player of the Match too. https://t.co/mHuRWmBLUT
— Tyler Greever (@Tyler_Greever) July 11, 2022
A message from the captain
Banyana Banyana captain Janine Van Wyk, who led the side against Botswana urged her teammate to stay strong and wished 'Thembinho' a speedy recovery.
Wishing you a speedy recovery Thembinho.
— Janine Van Wyk (@Janinevanwyk5) July 11, 2022
You will be sorely missed but we will continue to soldier on and do our best to complete our mission here ?????? Stay strong pic.twitter.com/zBBVmJSDDn
A fighting message from Thembi Kgatlana
Thembi Kgatlana posted an encouraging message on Twitter and reminded fans that injuries are a part of sports.
She reassured fans that she will recover from this serious injury.
Injuries are a part of sports. If we can allow to control our emotions of joy, peace and jubilation so can we control our emotions through disappointments, setbacks and challenges. Thank you for all your heartfelt messages. I WILL BE BACK! #MakeJesusYourAim #TK11 ?????? pic.twitter.com/fZy3wSN6kA
— Thembi Kgatlana (@Kgatlanathe1st) July 12, 2022
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