There’s nowhere else to start but Motlhalo’s patented skipping celebration—her moves have become iconic in the aftermath of Banyana Banyana’s Nations Cup triumph.
Linda Motlhalo ladies and gentlemen...fancy footwork with and without the ball.#TotalEnergiesWAFCON2022 #BanyanaBanyana @MaserameLinda pic.twitter.com/vBQtXSYcFl
— Ed Dove (@EddyDove) July 24, 2022
There’s no denying that Nigeria had the moves…at least until things started to go wrong.
Special vibes for a special team! 🤩#TotalEnergiesWAFCON2022 | #TeamNigeria | #EmpoweringOurGame | @NGSuper_Falcons pic.twitter.com/qMQquzbNsK
— CAF Women’s Football (@CAFwomen) July 7, 2022
It’s hard to know what’s the best part of this clip: Sumaya Komuntale’s sensational free-kick against Morocco, or their magnificent celebration.
In truth, Uganda didn’t need a wondergoal to pull out the sharp moves…they were already at it before their match against Morocco had even begun.
That’s the spirit we’d love to see! 💃🏻🇺🇬#TotalEnergiesWAFCON2022 | #EmpoweringOurGame | #TeamUganda | @CrestedCranes pic.twitter.com/EMwEsW8T5m
— CAF Women’s Football (@CAFwomen) June 30, 2022
The Mares had some superb celebrations of their own, and they certainly knew how to make an entrance as well…
🔈🔛
— CAF Women’s Football (@CAFwomen) July 7, 2022
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐛𝐞𝐬 😍#TeamBotswana | #TotalEnergiesWAFCON2022 | #EmpoweringOurGame | @WeAreBFA pic.twitter.com/0yuowzl06q
Botswana proved that they can do it off the field as well as on it.
🇧🇼 #TeamBotswana 𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐈𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐌𝐎𝐎𝐃 🤩#TotalEnergiesWAFCON2022 | #EmpoweringOurGame | @WeAreBFA pic.twitter.com/byYdEmYjG2
— CAF Women’s Football (@CAFwomen) July 1, 2022
When her playing days come to an end, we reckon Robin Moodaly’s got a good career fronting this girl band ahead of her.
"Let's dance" 👯♂️ #TotalEnergiesWAFCON2022 | #EmpoweringOurGame | #TeamSouthAfrica | @Banyana_Banyana pic.twitter.com/253y2kzMpC
— CAF Women’s Football (@CAFwomen) July 1, 2022
The Copper Queens were the neutrals’ favourites at the Wafcon…it’s easy to see why.
The Female Sparrowhawks certainly knew how to celebrate after securing their first ever Wafcon point against Cameroon.
When you win your first-ever #TotalEnergiesWAFCON point against the former finalists! 🤩
— CAF Women’s Football (@CAFwomen) July 6, 2022
An unforgettable day for #TeamTogo! ✨#TotalEnergiesWAFCON2022 | #EmpoweringOurGame | @FtfTogolaise pic.twitter.com/2oTBjM5BMx
African champions at football…African champions at dancing…?
🇿🇦 The @Banyana_Banyana stars have got some moves 💃 #TotalEnergiesWAFCON2022 | #EmpoweringOurGame | #TeamSouthAfrica pic.twitter.com/qeoGOT1rtU
— CAF Women’s Football (@CAFwomen) July 1, 2022
Zambia defender Margaret Belemu was the musical leader of the Shepolopolo’s chorus, but goalkeeper Hazel Nali proved she’s got some moves as well.
#TotalEnergiesWAFCON2022 𝗚𝗼𝘁 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁! 🎤
— CAF Women’s Football (@CAFwomen) June 30, 2022
🇿🇲 Starring: 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐭 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐮@Copper_Queens | #EmpoweringOurGame | #TeamZambia pic.twitter.com/FjfOGaIL0B
We didn't know it at the time, but South Africa already looked like champions when they arrived at the stadium.
𝐌𝐀𝐗 𝐕𝐎𝐋𝐔𝐌𝐄! 🔊
— CAF Women’s Football (@CAFwomen) July 23, 2022
A special arrival for a special occasion! 🤩 #TotalEnergiesWAFCON2022 | #EmpoweringOurGame | @Banyana_Banyana pic.twitter.com/QEzc90l53G
We love seeing this coordination from France-based Aya Gazahi and Yasmine Klai of Tunisia.
Tag your ⚽️ bestie#TotalEnergiesWAFCON2022 | #EmpoweringOurGame pic.twitter.com/XTiAENaM0Q
— CAF Women’s Football (@CAFwomen) July 2, 2022
🇹🇳 𝐀𝐃𝐌𝐈𝐑𝐀𝐁𝐋𝐄 𝐕𝐈𝐁𝐄𝐒 🦅#TotalEnergiesWAFCON2022 | #EmpoweringOurGame | #TeamTunisia | @FTF_OFFICIELLE pic.twitter.com/xa8fEpDrv1
— CAF Women’s Football (@CAFwomen) June 30, 2022
South Africa's inspiration on the field as South Africa clinched the Nations Cup, Jermaine Seoposenwe also inspired her teammates off it as well.
It's FINAL day 💛💚🇿🇦 #TotalEnergiesWAFCON
— GOAL South Africa (@GOALcomSA) July 23, 2022
📸 : @Banyana_Banyana pic.twitter.com/Gv5ZLu2l70
One of the most technically proficient players at the tournament, Fatima Tagnaout was electric throughout the competition…and had the footwork off the field as well.
🇲🇦 Fatima Tagnaout has some moves! 👯#TotalEnergiesWAFCON2022 | #EmpoweringOurGame | #TeamMorocco pic.twitter.com/qvy2PsmLTe
— CAF Women’s Football (@CAFwomen) July 20, 2022
Soon after, Banyana were African champions for the first time—getting their hands on the gold after five previous failed attempts in the final.
🇿🇦 🚊 ➡️ 🏆
— CAF Women’s Football (@CAFwomen) July 28, 2022
Up close and personal with the #TotalEnergiesWAFCON2022 champions 🥳#EmpoweringOurGame | @Banyana_Banyana pic.twitter.com/Zs7zigF2Zy
Andile Dlamini was one of the star performers of South Africa’s run to the final, and no one can blame her for expressing her delight as she also got her hands on the Goalkeeper of the Tournament award.
Andile with her iconic dance moves! 😆💃#TotalEnergiesWAFCON2022 | #EmpoweringOurGame | @sticks_andile pic.twitter.com/vUPM5dldR2
— CAF Women’s Football (@CAFwomen) July 24, 2022
The Banyana stopper also channelled the Liverpool and Zimbabwe great with his snake hips when she celebrated South Africa’s unforgettable night behind the scenes.
🇿🇦 @Banyana_Banyana's source of joy. 💃
— CAF Women’s Football (@CAFwomen) July 24, 2022
Andile Dlamini. 🧤#TotalEnergiesWAFCON2022 | #EmpoweringOurGame pic.twitter.com/zjBW4wuSyT
Like Seoposenwe, keeper Dlamini was also a key figure in the dressing room as Banyana conquered the continent.
🔊 🆙#TotalEnergiesWAFCON2022 | #EmpoweringOurGame | @Banyana_Banyana pic.twitter.com/fkg4UhGP7k
— CAF Women’s Football (@CAFwomen) July 18, 2022
Banyana’s players weren’t the only ones celebrating South Africa’s unforgettable triumph.
They'll dance all night long! 👯#TotalEnergiesWAFCON2022 | #EmpoweringOurGame | @Banyana_Banyana pic.twitter.com/YVoQgQLuQ6
— CAF Women’s Football (@CAFwomen) July 24, 2022
The best coach in Africa showing off her gold medal! 🏅#TotalEnergiesWAFCON2022 | #EmpoweringOurGame | @descaptain pic.twitter.com/d3yEVHNwMO
— CAF Women’s Football (@CAFwomen) July 24, 2022
We reckon this might be evidence that South Africa’s Wafcon celebrations continued all night long…!
.A GLORIOUS MORNING WAKING UP AS CHAMPIONS OF AFRICA. #TotalEnergiesWAFCON #BanyanaBanyanaVictory pic.twitter.com/hXFhYJ66Sw
— OP (@MorolongZA) July 24, 2022
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