Jermaine Seoposenwe has made a shock decision to end her international career, the talented forward announcing her retirement on Monday, and marking the Women’s African Cup of Nations 2025 as her final appearance for Banyana Banyana.
In a statement shared on her social media pages, the Mexico-based Rayadas Monterrey Femenil player said that she was thankful to represent her country, and felt this was the right time to end her career with the national team.
This decision comes on the back of Banyana’s recent tri-series win, where Seoposenwe’s performances helped the team achieve the result as they prepare to defend their WAFCON title, where she will experience a final outing in the national team’s jersey.
The Cape Town-born goalscorer, who was part of the team that won the title two years ago and also participated in two Women’s World Cup tournaments.
She is currently based in Mexico, where she plays for Rayadas Monterrey Femenil, and has enjoyed much success with the South American team and has become a fan favourite.
The decision could not have been an easy one for Seoposenwe, a player who had been an integral part of Banyana’s meteoric rise in the last few years.
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Her skills within the national team have seen her become a driving force when it came to scoring goals, and this is something that will be missed by Banyana with Thembi Kgatlana unavailable for selection for WAFCON and Noko Matlou, who recently retired.
As Seoposenwe said in her statement (scroll down to read Seopowenwe’s entire statement), she is ‘Passing the torch to the next generation’, which points to the national team’s planning for the future, where the upcoming WAFCON will play centre stage as the new players prove their worth in the national team colours.
With over 100 appearances for Banyana Banyana, Seposenwe’s experience will be missed going forward, but there is no doubt she will give her all in her swan song for the national team.
Jermaine Seoposenwe’s International Retirement Statement
Let me start by saying thank you, South Africa, for the opportunity to represent you. It was truly a privilege and an honour to walk onto that field and represent the beautiful people of this country with passion and pride.
I’ve made the difficult decision to retire from the Senior National Women’s Football Team, better known as Banyana Banyana, after the upcoming Women’s African Cup of Nations, which will be held in Morocco from the 5th to the 26th of July 2025.
I know this might come as a surprise to many; however, I felt it was the perfect time. The idea of stepping away has been on my heart for a while, and as I continue to evolve as a human being and a footballer, it has become more evident to me that this is the best decision for my well-being.
As a young girl growing up in South Africa playing football, my dream was always to play for Banyana Banyana. When that dream became a reality, I started working even harder to become one of the best to ever represent my country. I wanted to achieve things with Banyana Banyana that no one had ever done before. But that dream demanded great sacrifice and dedication. It demanded years of heartache, tears, and disappointment. It demanded an even greater character and an unbreakable mentality.
Right then and there, I knew I had to fully give my heart and soul to football if I were ever to achieve anything meaningful. I decided to become a player who never gives up, a player who believes, and a player who pushes herself to the limits—because that was how I would succeed. That was how I was going to make the unimaginable a reality, which I eventually did through immense selflessness.
I truly believe that I put my heart and soul into representing my country, and I’m proud of what I have achieved.
I want to thank everyone who has ever played a role in shaping me into the footballer I am today. But my time has come to an end, and I’m passing the torch to the next generation. May you continue to break boundaries. May you continue to fight for change. May you continue to set an example for the little girls watching you. And most importantly, may you continue to bring immense joy to the people of this beautiful country.
Lastly, I want to thank my family and the people of South Africa for always supporting me!
Main Photo Caption: Jermaine Seoposenwe has made a shock decision to end her international career, the talented forward announcing her retirement on Monday, 16 June, 2025. All Photos: Supplied
Photo 2 Caption: The Mexico-based Rayadas Monterrey Femenil player marked WAFCON 2025 as her final appearance for Banyana Banyana.
Photo 3 Caption: The goal-hungry forward’s contributions were key in Banyana Banyana claiming the WAFCON-preparation tri-series tour title.
