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South Africa’s Rising Stature in the International Football Arena

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South Africa’s football scene is gaining recognition with seven individuals and three teams nominated across various categories at the 2023 CAF Awards. Thembi Kgatlana, a respected figure in women’s football, has secured a place in the CAF Women’s Footballer of the Year category, and the women’s team, Banyana Banyana, won the 2022 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations and progressed to the knockout stages at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. South African teams, including Mamelodi Sundowns and Sundowns Ladies, were also nominated for their hard work. The nominations are a testament to South Africa’s thriving football legacy.

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Pinnacle of Women’s Football: Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies and their Unrivalled Triumphs

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Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies have won the CAF Women’s Champions League twice in three years, with goalkeeper Andile Dlamini playing a vital role in their recent 30 victory. The team sees their participation in tournaments as crucial for development and preparing younger players for national representation. Their victory is a testament to their resilience, determination, and teamwork, with captain Zanele Nhlapho’s previous red card serving as motivation to come back stronger.