Banyana Banyana

/ bəˈnjɑːnə bəˈnjɑːnə /

plural noun

1. the South Africa women's national soccer team

Word History and Origins

Origin of Banyana Banyana¹

C20: from Nguni banyana the girls

Example Sentences

Her mix of speed, timing and dribbling ability carried Banyana Banyana up the pitch time and again, giving last year's Women's Africa Cup of Nations winners both an outlet and a proper threat in the final third.

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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.

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

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Will Banyana Banyana be back in 2027?

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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.

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