WATCH | Here’s why Portia Modise has become Mzansi’s new fave

Since the launch of former Banyana Banyana player Portia Modise's book titled “From Portia Modise With Love” on May 19 at BMW Joburg City, Portia has been on a promotional tour with media, which has brought attention to her story.

In her book, Portia shares experiences as a top footballer and the challenges she faced as a woman in a male-dominated industry and being a black lesbian woman in an intolerant and patriarchal space.

The soccer star has captivated an audience that flooded the timeline singing her praises after an interview with Mac G on Podcast and Chill.

Mzansi’s greatest ever footballer who is the only SA player to score more than 100 (101) international goals has been talking about her experience with poverty, her journey with Banyana Banyana and more.  

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Though Portia comes from humble beginnings, she's taken steps to make sure she benefits from her success.

The soccer player signed a partnership with one of BMW's biggest dealerships in Johannesburg.

“BMW Joburg City is proud to be the vehicle partner of renowned SA footballer Portia Modise for the launch of her new book (From Portia Modise with Love).

“As someone who represents black excellence in SA football and having set the benchmark of being the only African footballer, of any gender, to score 100 international goals ... Portia resonates with two of the four pillars of the BMW brand aura — sportiness and leadership.”