In a country where Banyana Banyana recently won the Women's African Cup of Nations, there are few opportunities for girls younger than ten to participate in competitive soccer. That is until the launch of She-Bobo:
There are few opportunities for girls younger than ten to participate in competitive soccer. Those who are interested in the game have to play with and against boys. This hampers the grassroots development of the women’s game in a country where Banyana Banyana already participated in their first FIFA World Cup and have recently won the Women’s African Cup of Nations .
“UWC has made its contribution. More than 15 of our national team players come from UWC – both in terms of sport and education. Many of them are graduates and it’s no wonder that 80 percent of the Banyana team are graduates. It is something we encourage. We hope these girls that start at an early age will eventually enrol at the University to continue their studies. This is one of the most important things: sport and education, and not a choice between a sporting career and having an education.
She-Bobo at UWC will include soccer clubs in neighbouring communities and across the metropole to play in a league of their own in 2023. On 22 October 2022, a showcase festival will be presented – as a taste of what is to come – where girl footballers from ten clubs will participate in a day of soccer fun at the UWC Stadium.– off the back of the University already being a hub for women’s football.
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