Kaylin Swart reflects "on rolling with the punches" at magical World Cup

31/08/2023 48 min Episodio 187
Kaylin Swart reflects "on rolling with the punches" at magical World Cup

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Fresh off a record-breaking World Cup, Banyana Banyana goalkeeper Kaylin Swart joins the pod. She talks about the whirlwind that was the World Cup, nearly quitting the game and what needs to be done in South African football.  Host: Firdose Moonda (women's football editor at large) Guests: Kaylin Swart (Banyana Banyana World Cup goalkeeper)  #BanyanaBanyana #FIFAWWC #EmpoweringOurGame   Follow us on IG: @otw_podcast  Follow us on Twitter: @otw_podcast Like us on Facebook: On The Whistle Podcast  Show Notes  00:00 - Intro 01:10 - That game against Italy 07:40 - Playing in front of a sellout crowds 09:00 - Supporting other African nations 11:03 - We need professional football in South Africa 13:35 - Working as a tutor 14:55 - A lot has change but more needed 20:48 - Not good enough resources and infrastructure 23:05 - Refusing to play against Botswana pre-World Cup 27:00 - Competing with "friend" Andile Dlamini to be No. 1  30:00 - Dealing with criticism during the World Cup 34:16 - Playing in hail 36:48 - Banyana gunning to retain WAFCON Duration: 48:04   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.