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EWN reports that President Cyril Ramaphosa welcomed the 2022 Women’s African Cup of Nations champions to the Union Buildings on Wednesday.
The women's 2-1 win against Morocco saw them bagging the continental victory during the final game of the tournament. The welcome followed celebrations at the OR Tambo International Airport where fans afforded the women a massive horoes’ welcome on Tuesday. There was a similar atmosphere at the Union Buildings. Ramaphosa reiterated calls for women who play for the national football team to be paid equally to the men’s players. The president said the players had inspired a new generation of girls all over the country to emulate their achievements, while also providing relief for South Africans from their troubles. He said: “I believe we have to do good by you… You do deserve much more recognition... You have put our nation on the map, once again… You deserve much more”. The president pledged to support the move towards equal pay for male and female players while also promising additional bonus payments for the winning squad. Sports Minister Nathi Mthethwa has awarded the team an additional R5.8 million following their victory, in addition to the R9.2 million that the SA Football Association set aside for the champions.
- Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Vukile Dlwati & Mawande Mateza at EWN
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