Banyana Banyana

British

/ bəˈnjɑːnə bəˈnjɑːnə /

plural noun

the South Africa women's national soccer team

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Etymology

Origin of Banyana Banyana

C20: from Nguni banyana the girls

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Banyana Banyana

Hildah Magaia, appropriately nicknamed Tthe Breadwinner,” of South Africa’s squad, helped the Banyana Banyana advance out of group play, into the knockout stage, and double her bonus.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 8, 2023

Banyana Banyana are heading home but they have certainly left an impression at this tournament.

From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2023

This is only the second World Cup appearance for South Africa, but its play in the group stage has the Banyana Banyana believing they can hold their own against the Dutch.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 4, 2023

A 3-2 win over Italy advanced the Banyana Banyana to the knockout stage for the first time in team history.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 4, 2023

The women's team of the year will be announced after Saturday's final, when Banyana Banyana will meet hosts Morocco in a final whose attendance is expected to beat the record 45,000 set on Monday night.

From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2022

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