Banyana optimistic despite opening disappointment

Banyana banyana’s World Cup debut was not one of the best, going down 3-1 to Spain and after a day of reflection following their debut appearance.

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It also came with a lot of emotions for the players. Their biggest highlight was stepping onto the park.

Seeing their country’s flag being carried onto the field and then singing the national anthem.

The reality of having overcome many challenges had set in, while their dreams had been finally fulfilled.

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“I think we have been dreaming about it for a while. It was a feeling that you can’t describe,” Banyana Banyana Goalkeeper Kaylin Swart.

“You have to feel it. You have to be in the atmosphere,” added Swart.

“At first, I was scared and happy at the same time because it was my first time and I had realised that I have achieved my goal,” said Kholosa Biyana.

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“So, I was very happy and it was a great honour,” says Banyana Banyana player,” added Biyana.

Desiree Ellis will be at ease to know that her troops have not allowed the outcome against Spain to have a negative effect on them.

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China will not be easier opposition though. They are ranked 16th in the world, just three places lower than the Spaniards.

Banyana Banyana will spend the next three days in the capital ahead of their second group match.