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Legendary Banyana Banyana Striker Seoposenwe Retires After Decorated International Career
27 Jul
Summary
- Jermaine Seoposenwe played her 110th and final match for South Africa on July 25, 2025
- Seoposenwe announced retirement before 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations
- Played crucial role in South Africa's 2022 Africa Cup of Nations triumph

Jermaine Seoposenwe, the iconic Banyana Banyana striker, has officially retired from international football after the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations. The 31-year-old played her 110th and final match for the South African national team on July 25, 2025, marking the end of a remarkable career.
Seoposenwe, who made her debut for Banyana Banyana in 2010, had already announced her decision to retire before the start of the 2024 continental tournament in Morocco. Despite the disappointment of not retaining the Africa Cup of Nations title they won in 2022, Seoposenwe hoped to finish her international journey on a high note with a bronze medal. However, Banyana Banyana fell to Ghana in a penalty shootout in the third-place playoff.
Throughout her career, Seoposenwe played a crucial role in South Africa's success, including their historic triumph at the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Her relentless drive and leadership helped propel the team to new heights, cementing her legacy as one of the greatest players in Banyana Banyana's history.