10 June 2019 – Banyana Banyana captain Janine van Wyk says realising her childhood dream of representing South Africa in a FIFA World Cup was one of the greatest moments in her career — something she will never forget.

Banyana Banyana took a first half 1-0 lead following a Thembi Kgatlana goal but lost 3-1 to Spain.

The clash took place on Saturday, 8 June at Stade Oceane in Le Havre, France.

Van Wyk says she was filled with excitement when she saw her country’s flag flying for the first time in a FIFA World Cup.

Here is what she had to say: