China Overcome Banyana in Paris
The crushing moment China’s waves of attack managed to pick a gap through the resilient Banyana Banyana defence, forty minutes into the first half of South Africa’s second FIFA Women’s World Cup fixture, in Paris on Thursday, 13 June, 2019. Photo: Screengrab of the official FIFA match live broadcast on Youtube
Profiling Group E and F of the FIFA Women’s World Cup
gsport blogger Sinethemba Mbatha recaps Groups E and F in the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup in France
Elation and Heartbreak Heralds Banyana’s World Cup Debut
A brave Banyana Banyana made their international debut at a FIFA World Cup in striking style against Spain in France, and after a bright first half which saw SA take a 1-0 lead through a Thembi Kgatlana thunderbolt, the Europeans regained control to win the opening fixture 3-1
“Banyana, You Deserve Everything” – Miss Mamelodi Sundowns
A feminist and a firm supporter of Banyana Banyana, Miss Mamelodi Sundowns Faith Nonyane wishes the national women’s football team the best at the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup in France
UJ’s Mthandi Ready to Shine in World Cup Finals
University of Johannesburg soccer striker Amanda Mthandi cannot wait for the World Cup finals to kick off in France. South Africa play their first game against Spain on June 8.
All The Best Busisiwe Mokwena
gsport bloggers Sinethemba Mbatha and Lerato Mkhondo convey a special send-off message to Busisiwe Mokwena, FIFA South Africa’s media representative for the 2019 Women’s World Cup in France
Coach Ellis Names Banyana Banyana Squad for 2019 FIFA World Cup
Sasol Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis selects squad of 23 for the FIFA World Cup in France
Banyana Banyana Tested in San Fransisco in 3-0 Loss to World Champs USA
Banyana Banyana acquit themselves fairly in San Francisco in their 3-0 international friendly loss to World Champs USA, as the team’s 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup preparations draw to a close
Profiling Group C of the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup
Despite the group’s top-ranked sides Australia, Italy and Brazil, none of Group C’s sides – including debutants Jamaica – have won a FIFA World Cup yet, as gsport member Sinethemba blogs
Stars Miss Out as Banyana Banyana Squad for USA Friendly Announced
Opportunities for young guns as club commitments prevent Banyana Banyana stars Leandra Smeda, Linda Motlhalo and Thembi Kgatlana from participating in the senior SA women’s football team’s final pre-World Cup friendly, against world champions USA in California.
A New Star Will Be Born – The 2019 FIFA Women’s World Story
The FIFA FIFA Women’s World Cup has doubled in participation and exploded in popularity since its launch in 1991, and gsport member Sinethemba dives into some of the tournament’s glowing highlights as she builds towards this year’s burning question: Who will be the Star of the 2019 Women’s World Cup?
Beautiful Story behind 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup Official Poster
Sinethemba writes: If you have been wondering what inspired the official poster of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, then this article is for you! – “Our goal is to keep you updated about every detail of this magnificent women’s tournament”