Jermaine Seoposenwe played her final match for the South African national team
Jermaine Seoposenwe played her final match for the South African national team
Jermaine Seoposenwe played her 110th and final match in the South African jersey on July 25, 2025. The Banyana Banyana striker brought her international career to an end following the third-place playoff of the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, which ended in defeat to Ghana (1-1, 4-3 on penalties).
Jermaine Seoposenwe had already announced her decision to retire from international football before the start of the continental tournament in Morocco. This third-place match thus marked the conclusion of a long journey with the South African squad. Despite the disappointment of not retaining the continental crown won in 2022, the 31-year-old striker had hoped to finish on a high note with a bronze medal. Unfortunately, Banyana Banyana fell to the Black Queens in a penalty shootout.
15 years of a career filled with highlights and commitment
Born on October 12, 1993, in Cape Town, Jermaine Seoposenwe made her national team debut in 2010. She earned a total of 110 caps for Banyana Banyana and took part in several major tournaments, including two World Cups (2019, 2023) and four Africa Cup of Nations campaigns (2016, 2018, 2022, 2024). Notably, she played a crucial role in South Africa's historic triumph in 2022 in Morocco, scoring decisive goals against Nigeria and Tunisia. Her career has been defined by perseverance, leadership, and a relentless drive to advance women's football on the continent.
"It's inspiring to see young players stepping up and making their mark, and I am very proud of what they have accomplished. I hope that in the future, they will take up the torch and make it their own. Obviously, playing for Banyana Banyana is not the easiest thing—there is a lot of pressure—and I hope I have shown them that you can succeed by staying true to yourself and by continuing to work hard and remain disciplined in everything you do," said Jermaine Seoposenwe at the pre-match press conference ahead of South Africa vs Ghana.
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