Banyana Banyana of South Africa goalkeeper, Kaylin Swart, exudes confidence as her team gears up to secure a spot at the 2024 Olympic Games, edging out the Super Falcons of Nigeria.
The battle between these two African powerhouses and outstanding rivals for one of Africa’s two tickets for Paris 2024 promises to be highly tactical and thrilling.
Swart remains optimistic about her team’s chances, emphasizing the familiarity and competitive history between South Africa and Nigeria.
In an interview with CAFonline, Swart stated, “Playing against Nigeria is always a great battle, we are familiar with each other only because we have had battles for many years up until now and this one is no different.”
She further expressed her confidence in her teammates, saying, “I have full confidence in my teammates, and I think if we just stick to our strengths as a team and play for each other, we will get the results we need.”
The Bayana Bayana of South Africa are the defending Champions of the WAFCON after defeating the Super Falcons in the final of the last tournament.
Swart’s unwavering belief serves as a motivating force for her team as they aim to overcome their formidable opponents and secure their place on the Olympic stage.
Both teams have been drawn to Group C and the winner of the clash will join the defending Champion Spain, Brazil and Japan in the so called Group of Death.
