09 August 2014 - Inspirational defender and team captain Janine Van Wyk is set to register her 100th cap in the South African National Team colours when Sasol Banyana Banyana take on Namibia in an international friendly match on Sunday, 10 August at Dobsonville Stadium.
The match is scheduled to kick-off at 15h00.
Van Wyk, who plays her club football for her own academy, the Janine Van Wyk girl’s football club (JVW FC) which competes in the Gauteng division of the Sasol Women’s League, is the second highest capped player in the Sasol sponsored Women’s National Team, behind veteren striker Portia Modise, who will register 110 caps if selected on Sunday.
“It absolutley is a phenominal feeling, I really am astonished that I have reached this milestone in my career. I have always dreamt of playing for the national team and here I am reaching 100 caps,” said Van Wyk.
Nicknamed ‘Booth’, Van Wyk made her debut for Banyana Banyana in the African Women’s Championship tournament match against Nigeria in 2005. It hasn’t been an easy journey for the strong defender.
The match is scheduled to kick-off at 15h00.
Van Wyk, who plays her club football for her own academy, the Janine Van Wyk girl’s football club (JVW FC) which competes in the Gauteng division of the Sasol Women’s League, is the second highest capped player in the Sasol sponsored Women’s National Team, behind veteren striker Portia Modise, who will register 110 caps if selected on Sunday.
“It absolutley is a phenominal feeling, I really am astonished that I have reached this milestone in my career. I have always dreamt of playing for the national team and here I am reaching 100 caps,” said Van Wyk.
Nicknamed ‘Booth’, Van Wyk made her debut for Banyana Banyana in the African Women’s Championship tournament match against Nigeria in 2005. It hasn’t been an easy journey for the strong defender.
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“If it wasn’t for my family who supported me along the way I would not be here, I have had some tough experiences in the team, coming in and having to deal with different cultures. My team mates have also made me feel welcomed in the team, the respect I get from them is amazing and Sunday will be an emotional day for me,” she adds.
Her most memorable moment in the green and gold strip was when Sasol Banyana recorded their first-ever win over Nigeria since the women’s national team was formed in 1993. Van Wyk scored the only goal of that match, with Banyana Banyana knocking Nigeria out of the 2012 African Women’s Championships.
“Janine has played a vital role in the team set-up, she carries great leadership qualities as the captain. On behalf of Sasol, we congratulate her on reaching this milestone,” said Dumisani Mbokane, Sasol Sponsorship Specialist.
Her most memorable moment in the green and gold strip was when Sasol Banyana recorded their first-ever win over Nigeria since the women’s national team was formed in 1993. Van Wyk scored the only goal of that match, with Banyana Banyana knocking Nigeria out of the 2012 African Women’s Championships.
“Janine has played a vital role in the team set-up, she carries great leadership qualities as the captain. On behalf of Sasol, we congratulate her on reaching this milestone,” said Dumisani Mbokane, Sasol Sponsorship Specialist.
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