Sasol Banyana Banyana completed a double against Algeria as they won their second friendly international match 2-0 at the King Zwelithini Stadium in Umlazi on Friday, 17 April, 2026.
Nthabiseng Majiya opened the scoring with a 58th-minute strike – her second in two games – with second-half substitute Shakira O’Malley adding the second four minutes from full time. The fixture also marked defender Karabo Dhlamini’s 50th international appearance for Banyana Banyana.
Banyana Banyana made six personnel changes to the team that started on Tuesday, bringing on Kaylin Swart, Sinegugu Zondi, Karabo Dhlamini, Nonhlanhla Mthandi, Gabriela Moodaly-Salgado and Bonolo Mokoma for Andile Dlamini, Lebohang Ramalepe, Fikile Magama, Bambanani Mbane, Refiloe Jane and Hildah Magaia.
In the opening fixture three days ago, South Africa defeated Algeria 1-0 at the Princess Magogo Stadium in KwaMashu, Durban.
Head Coach Dr Desiree Ellis reflected on the performance and the value of the exercise. “It is always good to win but the main thing was to test the players so that we could see how far we are,” she said.
“I think the team that we put on the park today was good enough and they held their own and looked like they have been playing together for a while.”
Sasol Banyana Banyana Head Coach, Dr Desiree Ellis
Ellis praised her squad’s defensive solidity. “We are happy that we played all three goalkeepers and still did not concede. I also feel our defence was solid. We also managed to score goals, so this was a worthwhile exercise,” she added.
“We would also like to applaud the fans of KwaZulu-Natal for making our outing a memorable one. It was great to hear them sing their hearts out for Banyana Banyana and I just want to say this victory is for you.”
Both countries are using the international friendlies as preparations for the 2026 CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).
South Africa will next be in action in June when they take on Japan in two international friendly matches as they continue with their WAFCON preparations.
The fixtures are scheduled for 6 June at Nagai Ballgame Field in Osaka, and 9 June at J-Green Sakai in Osaka.
Banyana Banyana International Friendlies Fixtures and Results List
Tue, 14 April: South Africa 1-0 Algeria (Princess Magogo Stadium in KwaMashu, KwaZulu-Natal)
Fri, 17 April: South Africa 2-0 Algeria (King Zwelithini Stadium in Umlazi, KwaZulu-Natal)
Sat, 6 June 2026 – Japan vs South Africa at Nagai Ballgame Field, in Osaka, Japan
Tue, 9 June 2026 – Japan vs South Africa, at J-Green Sakai, in Osaka, Japan
Sasol Banyana Banyana Starting XI vs Algeria on 17 April 2026
1 – Kaylin Swart (Goalkeeper)
4 – Lonathemba Mhlongo (Defender)
20 – Antonia Maponya (Defender)
17 – Sinegugu Zondi (Defender)
7 – Karabo Dhlamini (Defender)
6 – Noxolo Cesane (Midfielder)
10 – Linda Motlhalo (Captain, Midfielder)
14 – Nonhlanhla Mthandi (Midfielder)
9 – Gabriela Moodaly-Salgado (Forward)
12 – Bonolo Mokoma (Forward)
23 – Nthabiseng Majiya (Forward)
Substitutes
Lebohang Ramalepe (Midfielder)
Fikile Magama (Defender)
Bambanani Mbane (Defender)
Refiloe Jane (Midfielder)
Andile Dlamini (Goalkeeper)
Shakira O’Malley (Defender)
Khutso Pila (Defender)
Thorisho Mphelo (Forward)
Sbongakonke Mzobe (Midfielder/Forward)
Nicole Michael (Forward)
Wendy Shongwe (Forward)
Katlego Moletsane (Goalkeeper)
Original Copy: SAFA, with editing by gsport
Main Photo Caption: Sasol Banyana Banyana forward Nthabiseng Majiya and substitute Shakira O’Malley scored as South Africa secured a 2-0 victory over Algeria in their second friendly international match at the King Zwelithini Stadium in Umlazi on Friday, 17 April, 2026. All Photos: SAFA
Photo 2 Caption: Defender Karabo Dhlamini celebrates her 50th international appearance for South Africa as the team completes a double victory over Algeria.
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