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IT WAS A DREAM COME TRUE - DLAMINI

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Andile Dlamini of South Africa gives her team instructions during the 2019 FIFA Womens World Cup France group B match between South Africa and Germany at Stade de la Mosson on June 17, 2019 in Montpellier, France. (Photo by Naomi Baker - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
Andile Dlamini of South Africa gives her team instructions during the 2019 FIFA Womens World Cup France group B match between South Africa and Germany at Stade de la Mosson on June 17, 2019 in Montpellier, France. (Photo by Naomi Baker - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

BANYANA Banyana goalkeeper Andile Dlamini says playing in the FIFA Women’s World Cup in France is the highlight of her career so far.

The 26-year-old played two games, against Spain in the first and Germany in the second.

She conceded seven goals in the two games, however, she insists that it was the greatest experience of her life.

“I don’t think it has quite sunk in, maybe when I get home it will sink in because right now I still can’t believe that I came to the World Cup and I played against these top countries,” said Dlamini.

“I enjoyed myself on the field of play, sharing the talent I have with the World. It was not easy but I made sure that when I walk off the pitch, I don’t have a single regret."

The Mamelodi Sundowns goal minder said although Banyana did not progress to the knockout stages of the tournament, they gave a good account of themselves.

They finished bottom of Group B after defeats to Spain, China and Germany in their maiden World Cup.

 “It was our first Word Cup, yes we ddnt win, but we played our hearts out.

“We are fighters, we don’t give up. We fought in every single game because they all felt like cup finals.

“We played against players who play professionally on regular basis. We have learnt a lot of things.

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