15 July 2019 – SAFA’s head of delegation at the AFCON tournament in Egypt, Kwenza Ngwenya has lauded sponsors D’S Damat for a job well done.
The Turkey-based clothing company delivered a consignment of suits to Banyana Banyana in France during the FIFA Women’s World Cup and did the same with Bafana Bafana at the AFCON tournament in Egypt.
Bafana Bafana were eliminated at the last 8 of the completion when they lost 2-1 to Nigeria through a last minute goal by defender Ekong.They however, eliminated hosts Egypt in the last 16 in a match described by CAF Technical Committee as the best match in the tournament.
Their match against Nigeria was rated second.
Bafana Bafana earned lots of friends especially on the continent and were given VIP treatment at Cairo International Airport as well as Addis Ababa where thousands of supporters welcomed them before being presented with a big cake and champaign on their way home.
“When you look nice, your self-confidence is at an all-time high and I would like to commend D’S Damat for making sure our national teams look the part.
“Both Bafana Bafana and Banyana Banyana looked immaculate in their sponsored suits, thanks to Damat,” said Ngwenya.
The clothing company will dress SAFA national teams, the SAFA NEC members and staff.
