Banyana goalie reveals lessons learned in maiden World Cup Campaign

Banyana Banyana’s goalkeeper, Andile Dlamini, has revealed the lessons they learned in their first World Cup campaign.

Banyana will make their second appearance in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

The prestigious football tournament will start on 20 July and end on 20 August.

The African Champions are in group G and will meet the toughest opponents in their group, which are Argentina, Italy, and Sweden.

Heading into this World Cup, Banyana go into it with an idea of what to expect, as this won’t be their first rodeo.

In their first World Cup appearance, Banyana did not have a great debut. The AWCON-winners booked their return tickets early in the campaign. They had lost all their group-stage games against China, Germany and Spain.

However, this time around, the Banyana goalkeeper, Dlamini, revealed that their previous campaign was a learning experience.

And they will head into this World Cup aware of what lies ahead of them.

DLAMINI ON THE LESSONS BANYANA LEARNED IN THEIR FIRST WORLD CUP CAMPAIGN

“The first World Cup was incredible for us. It was a first-time experience,” said Dlamini.

“We went there for the experience. We learned that the game is much improved.

“And it has the highest speed, and the World Cup is the highest level. So, I think mentally, we will be switched on. We also understand what the World Cup demands.”

The Sundowns goalie continued: “So, that’s the lessons that we learned in the previous World Cup. The speed of play is quite different, and it is not like any other.

“It is just on a different level and the highest level,” concluded Dlamini.

For now, Desiree Ellis’ troops is focusing on the international friendly against Serbia. The match, scheduled for Monday, 10 April, is part of the team’s preparations.

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