Banyana's rise: SAFA women's boss Romaney Pinnock's vision to propel women's football in SA

09 Aug 2023

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In a heart-pounding match that seemed to stretch time itself, Banyana Banyana clung to a slender one-goal lead during a nerve-wracking 11 minutes of stoppage time during their stunning 3-2 victory over Italy in the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.

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As the final whistle echoed through the stadium, the world's spotlight pivoted sharply towards South Africa, their victory reverberating across continents.

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