Thembi Kgatlana Clarifies Reasons For WAFCON Absence, Assures Fans Of Return
By Sportsgister
‎South African striker Thembi Kgatlana has clarified the reasons behind her absence from the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) squad, stating that she is taking a pre-arranged leave of absence from all football for personal reasons.
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‎Kgatlana watched from the sidelines as Banyana Banyana, the South African women’s national team, was eliminated from the tournament in a heartbreaking 2-1 loss to Nigeria in the semi-finals. The team will now play Ghana for a bronze medal on Friday.
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‎Kgatlana took to social media to address speculation surrounding her absence, assuring fans that she will return to the game soon.
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‎ “It was difficult for me to watch Banyana Banyana exit WAFCON 2024 from the side-lines last night, but I am proud of the girls’ fight and achievement,” she said.
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‎Kgatlana explained that her leave of absence is pre-arranged and not just limited to Banyana Banyana, but all football.
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‎”I love representing my country and will do so again in the future,” she added.
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‎Kgatlana also addressed concerns from her fans at Tigres UANL, assuring them that she will return to the team soon.
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‎ “To Tigres fans concerned that I have not returned to Mexico, I will see you all again very soon and will continue to give my all for the shirt,” she said.
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Sedara Philip is a Sports writer, an administrator,Journalist,and editor
