Banyana Banyana Make History as First African Team to Beat Japan

Linda Motlhalo's header beats the goalkeeper for the goal that makes Sasol Banyana Banyana the first African team to beat Japan, a historic 1-0 win that shared the international friendly series, at J-Green Sakai in Osaka, Japan on Tuesday, 9 June 2026. Photo: SABC Plus Screenshot

Banyana Banyana have written their names into the history books as the first African team to beat Japan, with Linda Motlhalo’s header earning a 1-0 win in Osaka, captain Refiloe Jane marking her 150th cap and Kaylin Swart keeping a clean sheet.

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