At 32, Ronwen Williams has many more years still left in him as a keeper. As an inspirational leader of South Africa, the knock-on effect for football in Mzansi will be great.
There’s no telling how much Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns keeper Ronwen Williams will achieve before he hangs up his gloves. Picture: Franck Fife/AFPin Paris earlier this week, the fact that he was even nominated will do immeasurable good for South African football.Benni McCarthy
As the sides headed to extra-time, Williams made an incredible four saves in the penalty shootout. His exploits meant Bafana were through to their first Afcon semi-final in 24 years.It was Bafana’s best finish since 2000 when they also ended third. Of course, Bafana were crowned champions in 1996 on home soil and then finished second two years later.
The gloveman is probably the last position young players taking up the game choose, but seeing a South African competing with the best in the world will change that.Their achievements indeed make for interesting reading. Williams made his debut for Bafana in 2014 and has amassed 48 caps.Footballer of the Year award in the 2012/2013 season and three PSL Goalkeeper of the Season awards .
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