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

Example Sentences

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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 captain Thembi Kgatlana was once again a real handful and forced four fine saves from Daphne van Domselaar, Aston Villa's new goalkeeper, at Sydney Football Stadium.

From BBC • Aug. 6, 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

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

The Super Falcons' chances of defending the title they won in South Africa in 2010 ended after they lost 1-0 to Banyana Banyana in the semi-final.

From BBC • Nov. 13, 2012

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