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MEC Maile encourages Banyana Banyana to regroup and focus on the remaining WAFCON fixtures

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What this means

This document is a media statement dated 27 July 2026 from Gauteng MEC for Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation, Lebogang Maile. It commends Banyana Banyana for their resilience in the opening WAFCON match against Tanzania in Morocco and urges the team to regroup, refocus, and prepare to win the remaining Women’s Africa Cup of Nations fixtures. The statement also calls on South Africans to remain united and continue supporting the team.

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Reference

https://www.gauteng.gov.za/Media%20Advisories%20and%20Statements/MEC%20Maile%20encourages%20Banyana%20Banyana%20to%20regroup%20and%20focus%20on%20the%20remaining%20WAFCON%20fixtures.pdf

Key Takeaways

Date: 27 July 2026
From: Gauteng MEC for Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation (Lebogang Maile)
Subject: Encourages Banyana Banyana to regroup and focus on remaining WAFCON fixtures
Context: Opening WAFCON game vs Tanzania
Location mentioned: Morocco
Call to action: Support the team and prepare for next match
Lebogang Maile
Banyana Banyana
Tanzania (women's team)
Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON)
Gauteng Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation
Mr. Onwabile Lubhelwana
Mr. Phaladi Seakgwe

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Closing Date

27 July 2026