SB: What was it like achieving your national call up?
GS: It was a breathtaking moment, I had every emotion possible running through my body because it's something I've work hard for and it's finally in the palm of my hands. It felt amazing!
SB: What have you learned most from football?
GS: I've learnt with football that nothing worth it comes easy.Football has taught me that I need to be patient and that giving up is never an option.
SB: Any pre-match rituals?
GS: I need to listen to music before a game to get me ready and focused.
SB: What are some challenges facing women's football in South Africa?
GS: Women struggle with sponsorships and exposure.We aren't recognized and treated the way every footballer should be. There's no professional women teams ,our games are never televised.
We at She-Be hope interviews like this will bring much needed exposure and sponsor opportunities to women playing football in South Africa.
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She is independent and doesn't rely on anyone to get something done and works hard for what she wants. These are some qualities we share .My other hero would be Janine Van Wyk when no one else believed in her ,she still did her best and showed me you don't need anyone to believe in you all you need is to believe in yourself.
SB: How often do you train?
GS: I train everyday of the week. Monday: Recovery, Tuesday: JVW team training, Wednesday: Varsity College team training, Thursday: JVW team training, Friday: Varsity college indoor or match day ,Saturday/Sunday match day Sunday indoor.
Left: Gabi taking on a player from UJ.
Below: Gabi's Gallery
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