The 29-year-old forward has been crucially important for the South African National Team, earning the affectionate nickname “Breadwinner” among fans because of her proficient goal-scoring ability. Magaia scored South Africa’s second-ever FIFA World Cup goal in 2023 against Sweden before scoring in South Africa’s upset win over Italy on the final day of group stage play, clinching a spot in the World Cup knockout stage for the first time in South Africa’s history.
Magaia earned player of the tournament in the 2020 COSAFA Women’s Championship, hoisting the trophy with Banyana Banyana after scoring the most goals of the competition. In the 2022 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, Magaia received the Golden Boot award, scoring both goals in the championship victory over Morocco as South Africa secured their first-ever WAFCON title.
