Banyana Banyana players celebrate after winning the 2022 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (@CAFWomen)

Banyana Banyana has won South Africa’s ever- first Women’s Afcon. History was indeed made and South Africans in support of the team were as euphoric as the team. The players danced and cried in celebration of their win. This past weekend was indeed full of triumph and celebration for the Banyana Banyana soccer team.

“It’s been a build-up of struggle, of commitments and finally we did it for everyone that’s been part of the national team before us, with us and for the young girl that is still coming” said Refiloe Jane, Banyana Banyana captain.

Videos of celebration from the team members circulated all social media platforms and shared by a number of South Africans who were in celebratory mode.  History was made this past weekend.

Banyana Banyana team players urge South Africans to support them and to come on board to support women.

“I’ve tried many times as a player to win this medal. I got a silver in 2018, but this one is so sweet because we waited four years” says Banyana Banyana coach, Desiree Ellis.

“We made history, history” said one of the spectators in support of the team.

The team is said to receive a hero’s welcome when they land in the country on Tuesday, 26 July 2022.

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