For Sinegugu Zondi, representing South Africa women's national football team is more than just stepping onto the pitch — it is about growth, resilience, and constantly striving to improve. Sinegugu Zondi © BackpagePix The University of the Western Cape Women's Football Team defender recently featured for Banyana Banyana during the COSAFA Women's Championship in Polokwane, where the team battled their way to the final before narrowly falling 2–1 to Namibia women's national football team. Despite the disappointment of the result, Zondi believes the tournament provided invaluable lessons for the squad as they continue preparing for the Women's Africa Cup of Nations that will be hosted in June — venue yet to be confirmed by CAF. Reflecting on the tournament that was staged in Polokwane from February 18 to March 1, 2026, Zondi highlighted the resilience shown by Banyana Banyana throughout the competition. “I think the team showed a lot of character and determination thr...