Former Arsenal forward and passionate supporter of Banyana Banyana and the English national team, Ian Wright, expressed his disappointment with the South African women’s national team’s performance in the FIFA Women’s World Cup. Banyana Banyana drew 2-2 against Argentina, with Wright highlighting their lack of “streetwise” tactics and poor possession skills.
Banyana Banyana started strongly, with Linda Motlhalo scoring in the 30th minute and Thembi Kgatlana doubling the score in the second half. However, Argentina made a stunning comeback, scoring two goals within six minutes to force a draw.
Wright lamented Banyana Banyana’s lack of “streetwise” tactics, as they continued to play end-to-end football despite being 2-0 up after 70 minutes. Similar game management issues were present in their match against Sweden, where poor defending allowed Sweden to make a comeback and secure a win in the 90th minute.
Fans also criticized coach Desiree Ellis’s team selection decisions, particularly in choosing Kaylin Swart as the goalkeeper over Andile Dlamini. Despite calls for change, Ellis kept Swart in goal against Argentina, and her performance waned in the second half, ultimately contributing to Argentina’s second goal.
Banyana Banyana’s recent performances highlight the need for improvement in game management and strategic decisions. Their lack of tactical awareness, poor possession control, and questionable player selections have contributed to their disappointing results. To achieve success on the world stage, the team must focus on maintaining leads, enhancing possession skills, and making more strategic player selections.
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