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Banyana Banyana

British  
/ bəˈnjɑːnə bəˈnjɑːnə /

plural noun

  1. the South Africa women's national soccer team

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of Banyana Banyana

C20: from Nguni banyana the girls

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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

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

It is a huge moment for both teams, but especially Banyana Banyana, who are playing in only their second World Cup and have not made it out of the groups before.

From BBC Jul. 31, 2023

"I am happy with the effort of the team and the different combinations we tried," said Banyana Banyana head coach Joseph Mkhonza.

From BBC Jun. 18, 2012

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