Fifteen years since her international debut, Banyana Banyana star Jermaine Seoposenwe has decided to quit the national team.

Seoposenwe, 31, made the announcement on Monday night, ahead of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco.

Born in Cape Town, Seoposenwe made her senior national team debut in 2010 against Zimbabwe, and she has since made over 100 appearances, taking her place in the top ten of Banyana Banyana’s most capped players.

Seoposenwe says she’s done her part and it’s the right time to walk away.

“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,” reads her statement.

“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.

“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.”

Seoposenwe’s announcement follows the equally shocking confirmation that star forward Thembi Kgatlana will miss the WAFCON due to “personal reasons.”