Government congratulates Banyana Banyana on their outstanding victory over Burkina Faso in the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2026, a remarkable achievement that once again affirms South Africa's place among the continent's footballing giants. Investing in women's sport is not only critical to South Africa's sporting future but also contributes to the continued advancement of women's sport across the African continent. Banyana Banyana remain among Africa's leading women's football teams and Government is confident that the lessons from this campaign will serve as a foundation for future sporting events. Government thanks the players, technical team, support staff and all South Africans who rallied behind Banyana Banyana throughout the tournament. Banyana Banyana's WAFCON 2026 advancement to the next stage has added another proud chapter to South Africa's sporting history.