Aland United and Banyana Banyana star midfielder Jessica Wade is eager to put her injury disappointment behind her and return to the field stronger than ever. Jessica Wade The Johannesburg-born star missed the Women's Africa Cup of Nations 2026 (WAFCON) after going under the knife to operate on her niggling Achilles tendon. The 23-year-old former JVW Girls Football Club midfield anchor briefs this publication that her rehabilitation process demanded a lot from her, both physically and emotionally, as she gears up to return to competitive football. The former Bantwana skipper reflects on her rehabilitation process, saying: "The rehabilitation process has definitely been one of the most challenging periods of my career, both physically and mentally. It has required a lot of patience because there have been a lot of setbacks, but I’ve also learnt a lot about my body and about myself throughout the process. Physically, I’m continuing to work towards getting back to my best, and ...