Banyana Banyana legend Amanda Dlamini could not hide her pride after becoming the first female commentator in Africa Cup of Nations history.
She earned the call-up to Côte d’Ivoire where she made his debut in the Morocco match against Tanzania in San Pedro at the Laurent Pokou Stadium this weel.
“I knew it was the biggest day of my life to do a Men’s CAF Africa Cup of Nations. When I was told I will be commentating at AFCON, I was very overwhelmed but had to try keep calm,” she told CAF Media.
“I didn’t want it to get to my head because of how emotional the feeling was. I’m hoping this historic moment opens more doors for many other women to believe in their abilities and talents.”
The 105-time former South Africa international looked back fondly on some childhood memories that created a sense of nostalgia about her momentous achievement.
“I was actually reminiscing with colleagues about how my parents used to go refill the car battery so we could watch Bafana Bafana games in 1996.
“I remember an incident where my mother burnt uphuthu (traditional staple meal) twice when SA (South Africa) won the tournament because it was so intense. I remember my dad picking me up and tossing me in the air after the final whistle.”
Dlamini admitted that she’s looking to educate herself further into coaching badges within her promising career in commentary.
