South Africa is preparing for the first time at the Women's World Cup

The South African women's national football team has just entered history.

After securing a 2-0 win against Mali at the Africa Cup of Nations in Accra on Tuesday, the team, dubbed Banyana Banyana, will travel for the first time in the finals of the World Cup, reports the newspaper. BBC Africa.

The captain of the team, Janine Van WykA flawless stay has gone on Twitter to celebrate this milestone, sharing pictures of her and her teammates to celebrate it.

Banyana Banyana will face the reigning Nigeria champion at the Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday. Nigeria's Super Falcons beat Cameroon to win in the semi-finals. The Nigerian and South African teams have both qualified for the 2019 World Cup matches in France, where the Nigerian team will make its eighth World Cup appearance.

Many fans and supporters have turned to social media towards Banyana Banyana for their historic victory – many also highlighting the pay gap between the South African men's and women's teams and the need for government to Establish a fair wage.