As Banyana Banyana prepare to take part in their first ever FIFA Women's World Cup, snl24.com/kickoff looks at five players who could light up the world stage in France.
Thembi Kgatlana
The reigning African Women's Footballer of the Year is Banyana go-to girl at the moment and she's definitely got what it takes to . The experience she's gained abroad will come in handy as Banyana look to upset the bigger nations in their group.
Linda Motlhalo
The creative midfielder has the vision and skillful to open up opposition defences. He not only creates, but she chips in with some valuable goals, which is what will be expected of her in France.
Amanda Mthandi
While the likes of Kgatlana and Jermaine Seoposenwe are the key players to look out for upfront, Mthandi could also prove to be an important figure upfront. She's high on confidence after scoring in the defeat to Norway last weekend.
Sibulele Holweni
Not too long ago Holweni was captaining the national under-17 team at the 2018 World Cup and now she's in France with the senior team for the biggest tournament of them all. She made her senior team debut against USA in May and will be hoping to get an opportunity to showcase her talent in France, where there will be scouts from European clubs.
Kholosa Biyana
The 24-year-old midfielder, who scored in Banyana's 7-2 defeat to Norway last weekend, took the big gamble of leaving her job as a radiographist to concentrate on football. Now she's on the biggest stage of them all, with a chance to showcase her talent. Her time is now.