Andile Dlamini: How CAF CL glory can inspire Banyana

Andile Dlamini guided Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies to their second CAF Women’s Champions League glory and she hopes it will inspire Banyana Banyana.

The talented Banyana keeper, Dlamini was key for coach Jerry Tshabalala’s side as they clinched their second continental title in three years.

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Sundowns Ladies defeated Sporting Casablanca 3-0 in Cote d’Ivoire on Sunday and Dlamini is delighted, hoping the glory will help Banyana.

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Sundowns arrived at OR Tambo International Airport on Tuesday and the team boasted Banyana internationals such as Dlamini, Karabo Dhlamini, Kholosa Biyana, Lebohang Ramalepe among others.

“These tournaments prepare us physically, mentally and also for exposure to other youngsters in the team to raise their hands for the national team,” Dlamini told the media.

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“We played against teams that had superior tactics and different playing styles. The challenges that we face playing in Africa prepare you mentally for the national team.”

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The Banyana international was rewarded with a prestigious Goalkeeper of the Tournament Award as she kept clean sheets during the entire tournament.

“The defence did a great job keeping clean sheets. When I say defence, I’m talking about whoever was playing at the back and the strikers because it starts there,” adds Dlamini.

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“I feel like every defender that was called to do duty for Banyana did a great job. I’m not the only one, it’s everyone.”

Meanwhile, Sundowns Ladies skipper Zanele Nhlapho adds she had to bounce back after seeing red in last season’s final versus AS FAR of Morocco.

“I had to remind myself with that red card I got that I needed to come back stronger for the team and the supporters,” she adds.

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