As she celebrated her 100th match for Banyana Banyana, defensive stalwart Bambanani Mbane reflected on an eventful journey in which she overcame the odds.
She clocked her century when Banyana beat Algeria 1-0 via Nthabiseng Majiyas 36th-minute strike at Princess Magogo Stadium in Durban on Tuesday. It was the first of two friendly matches that are serving as preparation for the 2026 Womens Africa Cup of Nations Wafcon. The second is also in Durban, at King Zwelithini Stadium.
Eastern Cape-born Mbane made her Banyana debut as a substitute in 2016 in the second leg of a Wafcon qualifier against Botswana at Makhulong Stadium in Tembisa.
