Bad memories help inspire Williams
The Citizen|October 08, 2024
With the Fifa international break back in full swing, Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams has explained why heavy defeats to Brazil and France are always at the back of his mind.
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Bad memories help inspire Williams

The crushing 5-0 loss against the Seleção was his first taste of international football on his Bafana debut in 2014. Williams had to pick the ball out of his own net on five occasions when France beat Bafana by the same scoreline in a friendly match two years ago.

"No goalkeeper wants to concede five goals. Even though I made so many saves, I conceded five in both games," Williams reflected during an interview with Phakaaathi.

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