Banyana Banyana

A victory by Vodacom-sponsored Banyana Banyana over Mozambique, will bring the local national women's team closer to securing a place at the African Nation's Cup in Gabon in September this year.

This pre-qualifying fixture at the Caledonian Stadium, in Pretoria on Saturday (15h00 kickoff), will take them a step closer towards reaching their goal.

Victory over the Mozambicans on Saturday, as well as to the same opponents in a fortnight's time, will see Banyana Banyana placed for what would be their final qualifying match, against yet unnamed opponents, in June.

Augustine Makalakalane, Banyana Banyana's newly-appointed coach says the team has many priorities for the upcoming match. "Firstly the team needs to focus on qualifying for the African Nation's Cup. The top two teams in the African Nation's Cup will then qualify to represent Africa at the FIFA Women's World Cup in China in 2007. Lastly but most importantly, they need to upgrade the image of Banyana Banyana."

Vodacom's Chief Communications Officer, Dot Field said that, as the greatest supporter of SA supporters, Vodacom is committed towards assisting the SA Football Association in uplifting the standard of women's soccer in SA, through the creation of opportunities for women to play.

"It is an honour for Vodacom to be a sponsor of the national team. It's now up to the fans to show their passion by filling the Caledonian Stadium and cheering on our players, as they beckon the nation's pride of women's soccer in SA."