The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa

07/25/2022 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/25/2022 08:02

President Ramaphosa to celebrate historic WAFCON triumph with Banyana Banyana

President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Wednesday, 27 July 2022, celebrate Banyana Banyana's victory in winning South Africa's first ever Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).

Banyana Banyana will return to South Africa on Tuesday, 26 July 2022, and will present the WAFCON trophy at the Union Buildings to the President on Wednesday, 27 January 2022.

The Banyana Banyana team, led by Coach Desiree Ellis, won 2-1 against Morocco at the 2022 WAFCON finals that took place at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium on Saturday, 23 July 2022 in Morocco.

The President's celebration with Banyana Banyana will take place as follows:

Date: Wednesday, 27 July 2022
Time: 12h00 (Media to arrive at 10h00)
Venue: Union Buildings

Members of the media wishing to cover the event are required to RSVP by submitting their name and surname, media house and ID number to Khutjo Sebata on [email protected] / 079 898 4621 or Naledi Malatji on [email protected] / 078 633 6302 on or before Tuesday, 26 July 2022 at 15:00.

Media enquiries: Vincent Magwenya, Spokesperson to the President - 082 835 6315 or [email protected]

Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria