Johannesburg, South Africa (ADV) – The South African Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Sport and Recreation has challenged the Corporate South Africa to support the country’s Women’s National Football team ahead of the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup set for June until July in France.
Prominently known as Banyana Banyana, the women soccer team is currently in need of R20 million to meet their needs.
SAFA outlined the team’s preparations for the World Cup, which includes a series of friendly games scheduled to take place between Banyana Banyana and other World Cup teams, including The Netherlands, Finland and Jamaica. The association has also planned to bid to host the 2023 event.
“Corporate South Africa and private businesses need to avail financial resources and support Banyana Banyana. Success is cultivated and funded, which is where the women’s game seems to be lacking,” said the committee Chairperson, Beauty Dlulane.
Dlulane further underlined that the sponsorship of the women’s football team cannot remain at current low levels, especially given its success under the current management, led by coach Desiree Ellis.
“Banyana Banyana should not go to France just to add numbers; they must go there to compete and that warrants that they be supported in whatever way to make their campaign a success,” said the Chairperson.
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