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Dludlu-Sibiya: Nigeria No Longer Our Hoodoo Team

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By Malose Wa Ga Lamola South African U/17 Mentor, Simphiwe Dludlu-Sibiya during a training session. (Photo Cred: SAFA) ShakingInk caught up with South African Under 17 women's mentor, SABC Sports football pundit and former Banyana Banyana skipper, Simphiwe Dludlu-Sibiya to get her brains on the success of the holy grail of South African football, bonuses tabled by SAFA and her take on the raging debate over who is the best footballer between the veteran Nigerian attacker, Asisat Oshoala and the speedy South African goal poacher, Thembi Kgatlana.  Years crept past with South African Football Association (SAFA) facing the cardinal sin of operating on a shoestring budget. A budget tighter than a python wrapped up its prey. SAFA has attained her omega point. A national masterpiece, sculpted by SAFA to perfection. When SAFA president, Dr Danny Jordaan, announced that the Association has put aside a whooping R9.2 million to pay Banyana stars' for their progre