“National Team That’s Making Us Proud”: Fans Praise Banyana for Qualifying for Africa Women Cup of Nations

• Fans are still heaping praise upon Banyana Banyana after the team qualified for the Africa Women Cup of Nations
• Banyana Banyana beat Algeria 3-1 on aggregate to qualify for the continental tournament in Morocco in July
• Fans described Banyana as the source of national pride as the team went one better than Bafana, and qualified for the continental showcase

Banyana Banyana are the pride of the nation.

That’s how fans are describing the side after they beat Algeria to qualify for the Africa Women Cup of Nations.

The tournament will take place in Morocco in July. Bafana beat Algeria 3-1 on aggregate to qualify for the tournament and fans are praising the side for bringing back some pride to the nation, IOL reported.

Banyana went into the game with a two-goal advantage and despite conceding a goal in the first half, Banyana remained resolute. Linda Motlhalo scored a penalty to restore their two-goal lead, SAFA reported.

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After Bafana’s poor showing in failing to qualify for the African Cup of Nations and the World Cup, fans were disappointed with the state of South African football.

But with Banyana flying high, fans have hope once again that South Africa can be a force to be reckoned with on the footballing front.

Here’s how readers reacted to news that Banyana were going to Morroco.

Malokishi Verstaan Niyne Bhudaa:

"The football national team that's consistent and making us proud as South Africans."

Zinhle Mjwara:

"Mkhulu Khoza and all the mkhuluzi, is it possible maybe to give Ms Ellis the Bafana Bafana job?"

Samukelo Troos Samukeke:

"I wish we had Banyana Banyana as our Bafana Bafana and Bafana Bafana as our Banyana Banyana"

Ari Grace:

"They can teach Bafana Bafana a thing or two."

Thobani Simon Ntlalo:

"They are our beacon of hope."

Banyana Banyana beat Algeria 3:1 on aggregate, qualify for the Africa Women Cup of Nations in Morocco

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Banyana Banyana have brought some pride to the nation as they qualified for the Africa Women Cup of Nations Tournament (AWCON). Banyana beat Algeria 3-1 on aggregate to book their place in next year’s tournament, which will be held in Morocco.

Going into the game, Banyana had a 2 goal advantage thanks to their win over Algeria in South Africa but knew they faced stern opposition in the return leg at the Stade Omar Hamadi in Algeria, Sports Brief reported.

Their resolve was tested often during the second leg clash as Algeria started to pile on the pressure. The hosts then scored at the half-hour mark, but the goal was disallowed, Soccer Laduma confirmed.