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FootballKevin Prince Boateng Spotted Watching Netherlands and Banyana Game WWC Fixture
- Kevin-Prince Boateng was spotted watching the FIFA Women's World Cup game between Banyana and Netherlands
- Boateng played in two world cup tournaments for Africa's Ghana, and also ran out for Germany as a youth international
- Former Australian international and Everton star Tim Cahill was also in attendance to watch the round of 16 fixture
The Women's World Cup is attracting more and more attention as the tournament heads into the knockout stages.
With the Round of 16 games underway in New Zealand and Australia, stars of the men's game have also come out in support of the ladies.
That was evident during the South Africa and Netherlands fixture when Kevin-Prince Boateng was spotted in the stands watching the fixture.
The former Ghanaian international, who represented the Black Stars at the 2010 and 2016 Men's World Cup tournaments, appeared to be enjoying the action as the last tournament's finalists took on the African champions.
Boateng wasn't the only men's international in attendance for the fixture. Former Australian international Tim Cahill was also spotted taking in the action.
The presence of the German-born player and the Australian also left some fans on social media wondering who they had come out to support.
@SIBONGIS3NI_T:
“Kevin Prince Boateng and Cahill came to watch Banyana Ball! #FFWC”
@atanu_74:
“Did I just see Kevin Prince Boateng on my laptop screen? He's at a #FIFAWWC game 👀”
@pheladi_s:
“Not Kevin Prince Boateng in the stands 😍 When last! 🥹 #FIFAWomensWorldCup2023”
@MikelBalde14:
“Who invited blud Kevin Prince Boateng to the game?”
@MamaHills8:
“Kevin Prince Boateng and Tim Cahill in the house🔥#FIFAWomensWorldCup2023”
Swart’s costly mistake helps Netherlands
Banyana Banyana’s FIFA Women’s World Cup journey has sadly come to an end in the knockout rounds.
The Women’s African Cup of Nations champions were eliminated from the tournament after suffering a 2-0 defeat to the Netherlands in the round of 16, Sports Brief reported.
The second goal will stand out for many, as it came from an embarrassing error by Banyana keeper, Kaylin Swart.