06 June 2026.
By Tshireletso Nosi.

Japan took full control of the game against Banyana Banyana.

Japan defeated Banyana Banyana 5-0 in their international friendly match on Saturday morning, 06 June 2026 at the Yanmar Hanasaka stadium in Osaka.

The purpose of the match is a high profile preparation fixture for the upcoming CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco.

Nadeshiko Japan showed their World class quality by taking full control of the game earlier on.They carved open a disjointed South African defence to establish a comfortable 3-0 cushion by half time,highlighted by a spectacular long range shot from Momoko Tanikawa.

Japan added two more goals after the half time to wrap up a ruthless performance leaving Banyana Banyana team with clear areas to address defensively.

Banyana Banyana still has an opportunity to bounce back and adjust their strategies as they are scheduled to face Japan again in a second friendly match on Tuesday,09 June 2026 in J-Green Sakai,Osaka.Broadcast live on SABC 3 and Streaming on SABC plus.