Banyana Banyana star Thembi Kgatlana has addressed speculation around her absence from the 2024 WAFCON, currently ongoing in Morocco.

In a statement on social media, Kgatlana said it was tough to watch Banyana Banyana exit the tournament from the sidelines but praised the teamโ€™s efforts. She confirmed she is on a pre-arranged break from football for personal reasons and reassured fans that she remains committed to representing her country in the future.

Statement from Thembi Kgatlana’s social media.



To Tigres supporters, she promised a return soon, stating: โ€œI will continue to give my all for the shirt.โ€ She emphasized there is โ€œnothing to worry about and no deeper story,โ€ thanking fans for their concern.