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Banyana Ba Style advanced to the final after defeating Uganda\u2019s Kawempe Muslim Ladies 4-1 in the semifinals.<\/p>\n
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Mvala said the squad\u2019s defensive strength and ability to score from different positions could prove decisive in the final. \u201cI think the team has a very good squad,\u201d Mvala said.<\/p>\n
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\u201cI saw Bambanani Mbane on set pieces. Mbane is very strong and can score from set pieces. In fact, anyone on that team can score.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Mvala acknowledged that AS FAR would provide a difficult test but said continental finals were determined by pride, consistency and commitment to supporters. \u201cEveryone knows that, whether it is women or men, the Champions League is always tough,\u201d Mvala said.<\/p>\n
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\u201cIt is all about pride, playing for the supporters and wanting to leave a mark on the field.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Mvala said Sundowns Ladies had defended well throughout the competition and demonstrated the unity needed to bring the trophy home. \u201cThe girls are doing a very good job,\u201d Mvala said.<\/p>\n
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Mvala also praised Striker Ronnel Donnelly for recovering from injury setbacks and becoming one of the leading forwards at the 2026 tournament.<\/p>\n
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Mvala and Donnelly spent time together during rehabilitation from similar injuries, providing an opportunity to discuss returning to competition. \u201cI am happy to see Donnelly scoring goals,\u201d Mvala said.<\/p>\n
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\u201cDonnelly is a top striker, a good human being and someone I worked with for a long time in the gym because we did rehabilitation together.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Mvala said Donnelly\u2019s work ethic and discipline had helped the striker return to the field and perform strongly for Sundowns Ladies. \u201cDuring rehabilitation, we used to speak about moments like this and how we could not wait to get back on the field,\u201d Mvala said.<\/p>\n
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\u201cI could see that Donnelly is a hard worker.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Donnelly has also represented Banyana Banyana, with Mvala saying the striker\u2019s performances reflected the work completed during recovery.<\/p>\n
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