Ronwen Williams: Why South Africa's World Cup Lives and Dies With Him

Why the Goalkeeper Decides It

Bafana defend deep and rely on goalkeeper saves more than most squads at this World Cup. Williams' shot-stopping is elite. The AFCON 2023 penalty shootout heroics were not luck. They were a glimpse of what he can do.

The Numbers Back It Up

Williams has the best save percentage of any African goalkeeper across the last two years. His distribution starts more attacks than any other Bafana player. He is captain, leader, and last line.

If He Plays Well, Bafana Go Through

It really is that simple. Mexico will create chances. France will create chances. Williams stopping six of seven means South Africa take points from games they should lose. He is the entire knockout stage hope.

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