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Moodaly-Salgado Thrilled to Wear Banyana Colours Again

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By Malose Wa Ga Lamola Banyana Banyana's Robyn Moodaly-Salgado in action at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup against Italy. Photo Credit: Maja Hitij JvW midfielder Robyn Moodaly-Salgado has returned to the Banyana Banyana fold after three years away, citing personal reasons for her absence from international football. The Johannesburg-born star is pleased to be back in the national team setup and assesses Banyana Banyana's chances in the upcoming Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco, which begins this weekend. With Jermaine Seopasenwe having retired from international football, the addition of the experienced Moodaly-Salgado will undoubtedly fill the void left by Monterey's star attacker. Read: It Is About Grooming The Players   South African national team coach Dr. Desiree Ellis included Moodaly-Salgado, known as 'Robz,' in her 23-player WAFCON squad that will represent South Africa at the continental showpiece. Moodaly-Salgado is de...

"Coaching Wasn't My Passion" – Mgcoyi on Finding a New Path in Football

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By Malose Wa Ga Lamola   UJ Sasol Women's League coach Andisiwe Mgcoyi 📸 Musina Kha Map. Andisiwe Mgcoyi, head coach of the University of Johannesburg Gauteng Sasol Women's League, wishes Banyana Banyana luck in their quest to win the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title, discusses her transition from playing to coaching, and believes her team can rebound from their loss to Kaizer Chiefs. Contrary to popular belief, Gudluza claims that coaching does not come naturally to athletes, as she had no desire to sit in the dugouts. "At first, coaching wasn't my passion, but I had to make adjustments because I was away from home and wanted to stay involved with football. To be honest, coaching was not something I expected to do." Said Mgcoyi Read : Jane Ready For The WAFCON  The former FC Union Nové Zámky striker admits that she began coaching in Slovakia solely to stay active and involved in the game. "The transition from playing to coaching ...