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Banyana Banyana became the second African team to make it to the knockout phase of the ongoing Women's World Cup co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand.Nigeria's Super Falcons were the first African team to advance to the Round of 16 after finishing behind leaders the Matildas in Group B. This is just Banyana's second World Cup in their history; they made their debut in France in 2019 but were eliminated in the group stage after losing their three matches.<script type="application/json" data-placement="fcplayer-semantic">{"type":"fcplayer-semantic","data":{"embedCode":"//cdn.fcp.codes/embed-code-template/embed-code-template.js#SEMANTIC_5704afb8-c10b-4ba5-9cb4-d7fb6098ef90"}}</script>

Banyana Banyana learn their next opponent in 2023 Women's World Cup knockout phase

The 2022 Wafcon champions did not start their campaign as anticipated; they threw away their lead against Sweden in their opening Group G game to lose 2-1. South Africa went on to collect a point against Argentina in a 2-2 draw, despite having an early 2-0 lead against the South Americans. Banyana then came from a goal down against Italy to win 3-2 and finish behind Sweden in the pool to make it to the next hurdle.

How did Banyana advance?

South Africa will now play the Netherlands' Oranje in their next match. The Lionesses finished at the helm of Group E with the USA finishing second. The match will be played on Sunday, August 6 at 04.00 am SA/CAT at Sydney Football Stadium.

Who will Banyana play in the Round of 16?  

In the match against Argentina, South Africa collected their first-ever point in a 2-2 draw to keep alive their hope of remaining in the competition. Coach Desiree Ellis' team then kept their nerves against Italy to get their maiden win in the prestigious global tournament.After struggles in France four years ago, this is the first time the team is in the knockout phase.

Why is it a historic moment for Banyana?

"It really means a lot, especially knowing that we were so close to going home but it really means a lot. It is an emotional one personally because it is my first World Cup. It is really an emotional one, I do not want to lie but it’s all God’s glory for me. It means I will be able to help my family" - <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-za/news/banyana-banyana-star-hildah-magaia-on-being-called-south-africa-s-breadwinner-i-have-to-provide-bread-for-the-nation/bltcdb4ea079b4cf157" target="_blank">Hildah Magaia</a>.

It means a lot! 

"But these girls are just freakin' amazing! I speak through every challenge we had to face in the past, I mean also no one gave us a chance, but we knew what we were capable of. They fought like warriors out there, and we said we needed to keep our best players on the pitch and we managed that by not pressing all the time" - <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-za/news/banyana-banyana-coach-ellis-waxes-lyrical-about-her-players-these-girls-are-just-freakin-amazing-no-one-gave-us-a-chance/bltf048aaa7a268d6bd" target="_blank">Ellis stated</a>.

What has Ellis said? 

Mzansi was carried away with the win and Banyana's display at large, and <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-za/lists/if-lepasa-was-deadly-like-breadwinner-magaia-bafana-bafana-will-win-the-world-cup-broos-call-up-kgatlana-fans/blted98aadc7d49db50#cs961c9e7865fc6016" target="_blank">they have sung praises to the team.</a>"I’m very happy for you guys. Though a Nigerian but highly celebrating your victory here with my family. You fought well, determination, focus, and teamwork gave us the victory. It’s Africa’s victory and all are saying Viva South Africa" - Okuekwe Aguata."If we are serious about the world cup Banyana players should play for Bafana, they are way better than those spoiled boys" - Mjomane Buthelezi.

What have South Africans said?

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