Thembi Kgatlana: Banyana Banyana Captain Proposes to Girlfriend Abongile on One Knee, Video

Thembi Kgatlana: Banyana Banyana Captain Proposes to Girlfriend Abongile on One Knee, Video

  • Thembi Kgatlana is now officially engaged to long-time sweetheart Abongile Dlani
  • The Banyana Banyana captain went down to one knee to propose to her girlfriend
  • Reports have it that the pair had been in a relationship for more than eight years

Banyana Banyana captain, Thembi Kgatlana, has officially proposed to her long-time girlfriend, Abongile Dlani, in heartwarming fashion.

The South African international shared a clip showing the moment she went down on one knee to ask for her partner's hand in marriage.

The memorable moment was witnessed by a handful of family members and well-wishers, who were left emotional by the romantic occasion.

Thembi Kgatlana, South Africa, Banyana Banyana, Abongile Dlani
Thembi Kgatlana has officially proposed to her girlfriend, Abongile Dlani. Photo: kgatlanathe1st.
Source: Instagram

The South African reports the pair have been in a loving relationship for over eight years, and they have been proud of their union, flaunting themselves on social media.

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On the day of the engagement, wearing white suits respectively, the couple shared warm hugs while soul and love songs echoed through the arena.

Some of the guests present could not hold back tears of joy in a moment that could be described as 'touching'.

Kgatlana plays for the National Women’s Soccer League club, Racing Louisville FC and the South Africa women’s national team.

She was part of the Banyana Banyana squad that travelled to the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, where they crashed out in Round 16.

Her performance at the tournament earned her a nomination for the CAF Women's Player Award, which Nigerian sensation, Asisat Oshoala scooped.

Fans and well-wishers have taken to the comment section to congratulate the striker.

Fans react to Kgatlana's lovely engagement

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One said:

"Congratulations Family. This is big. May you be blessed till eternity. Modimo keeo."

Another added:

"Nah man ….. Why you gotta make me cry like that??? What a beautiful moment my friend. So so proud of you and the person you have become. Congratulations you two. I love you."

A third posited:

"You did ittttt. I love this so much. Perfect plan Jerry!!!!! Love you guys."

Source: Legit.ng

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