Banyana Banyana star Thembi Kgatlana edged her name into the history books when she scored South Africa’s first goal in the Fifa Women’s World Cup but disappointedly for her it came in a losing cause.

The African Women’s Player of the Year didn’t take long to make he mark in Paris as she fired her side into the lead with a stunning chip against Spain in Le Havre.

Things, however, then didn’t go to plan for Banyana as they conceded two penalties, while Nothando Vilakazi was also sent off – as Spain came from behind to win 3-1 and go top of Group B.

Kgatlana admitted after the game that while she is happy to have opened her account at the tournament, she is ultimately disappointed by the result.

‘It’s an amazing feeling for me to get my first goal in the World Cup, and one for the country because it’s our first time coming here.

‘However, I’m a little bit disappointed that we didn’t win the match based on two decisions from the VAR. There’s nothing we can do about it, it’s part of football and we have to adapt to it,’ she added.

The Banyana striker already seems to be growing int a crowd favourite in France and admitted that while it is nice, she is only focused on performing for my country.

‘It was amazing (to hear the fans cheer), but I’m here to play for the country and represent the team, and also to represent the people in the stadium. Even when they cheer me, I have to focus and do my job – everything else will come after.’

Banyana will next be up against China next week in Paris.