Sasol Banyana Banyana will face Burkina Faso in a decisive final Group B clash as they look to secure a place in the knockout stages of the competition. Kick-off is on Tuesday, 04 August at 22:00, with the team knowing that a positive result will keep their hopes of progressing alive. The squad is drawing confidence from the resilience they have shown despite a challenging start to the tournament and believes their experience and fighting spirit will be key in this must-win encounter.
Midfielder Amogelang Motau believes the adversity the team has faced has only strengthened the group and prepared them for the challenge ahead. “It’s been a tough couple of days, but one positive is that we’ve played against a similar team, so we know what to expect. Tough times bring people together, and that’s exactly what has happened with us as Banyana Banyana. Nobody has ever questioned our ability to get the job done, and that’s given us confidence. We know this is a must-win game, we’re ready for that challenge, and we’re focused on doing everything we can to get the result we need.”
Goalkeeper Kaylin Swarts says the team’s character and determination shown in their previous matches should provide belief going into the crucial encounter. “Some of the results haven’t gone our way, but that shows how competitive African football has become. We know this game will take everything we’ve got, and we’re ready to give more than 100% to earn the three points. The fight we showed in coming back in our last match proved this team’s character, and now we want to take everything we’ve learned into this final game. We still have everything to play for; we’ll fight with heart, grit and determination until the very end.”
Long-standing partner Sasol has reaffirmed its unwavering belief in Banyana Banyana ahead of their decisive challenge. For nearly two decades, Sasol has invested in the growth of women’s football in South Africa, championing the talent, resilience and ambition that continue to redefine the game. This commitment is reflected in Sasol’s #NtswembuNamanje campaign, which celebrates the power of sustained belief to unlock tomorrow’s success.
The match will be broadcast live on SABC 2 and 3, with kick-off at 22:00. Catch all the live action as the two teams go head-to-head in this exciting encounter.
