Zambia Signs Former Ghana Coach Nora Hauptle Ahead of WAFCON
![The Zambian Football Association has announced Nora Hauptle as the head coach of the Copper Queens as African women’s football prepares for the TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco from 5 to 26 July, 2025. Photo: FAZ](https://gsport.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/20250108-Football-Nora-Hauptle-Appointed-Zambia-H-Coach-2-1024x640.jpg)
As African women’s football prepares for the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco from 5 to 26 July, the Zambian Football Association has announced Nora Hauptle as the head coach of the Copper Queens
Spar Proteas will start 2025 in Jamaica to Challenge the Sunshine Girls
![The Spar Proteas national netball team, who finished 2024 on a high as the number one ranked team in Africa, start the New Year with an exciting challenge when they travel to the Caribbean to take on Jamaica in the three-Test Margaret Beckford Sunshine series in Kingston from the 18 to 25 January, 2025. Photo: Reg Caldecott](https://gsport.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/20250107-Netball-Spar-Proteas-Jamaica-Test-Tour-Preview-1-1024x640.jpg)
The Spar Proteas national netball team finished 2024 on a high as the number one ranked team in Africa, and will start 2025 travelling to the Caribbean to take on Jamaica in the three-Test Margaret Beckford Sunshine series in Kingston.
Lucara Botswana Signs on to the Mighty Mares for WAFCON Preparations
![With the 2025 CAF TotalEnergies WAFCON fast approaching, Lucara Botswana has signed up as a key sponsors of the Botswana National Women’s team to assist with preparations for the upcoming showpiece. Photo: Supplied](https://gsport.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Lucara-Botswana-Signs-on-to-the-Mighty-Mares-1-1024x640.jpg)
With the 2025 CAF TotalEnergies WAFCON fast approaching, Lucara Botswana has signed up as a key partner of the Botswana National Women’s team to assist with preparations for the upcoming continental showpiece
Dates to Diarise in 2025
![Banyana Banyana pictured in a celebratory moment after securing victory. Laden with major tournaments, we take a peek at some upcoming 2025 sports highlights to diarise. File Photo: Supplied](https://gsport.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/20250101-NL-GRWM-2025-Preview-1024x640.jpg)
2024 has undoubtedly given sports lovers a lot of memorable moments, ebbs and flows, but overall – it was a great year for women’s sport. 2025 awaits, laden with major tournaments, and we take a peek at some upcoming 2025 highlights
South Africa’s Netball Future has Bright Prospects as World Cup Year Rolls In
![With the year coming to a close, one team that has impressed has been the Baby Proteas. The team again proved that netball in South Africa is on the right track and has a bright future. Photo: Netball SA](https://gsport.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/20241224-Netball-U21-Netball-World-Cup-2025-Preview-1024x640.jpg)
The Baby Proteas showed their mettle to book their place in the 2025 Netball World Youth Cup with sensational performances earlier this year, now the SA Under-21 side will look to prove their worth at the 2025 global spectacle in Gibraltar
Celebrating Newsmakers in Sporty Chic Style as Sponsors and Media Show Up for Women
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GAL2024 capped the year at Southern Sun Hotel in Hyde Park in style. The guests interpreted the Sporty Chic theme beautifully, and the List Makers reminded why elevating women’s sport is crucial, spring-boarding us straight into 2025!
Democratic Republic of the Congo’s TP Mazembe are African Champions
![Democratic Republic of the Congo’s TP Mazembe have been crowned champions of Africa after Marlène Kasaj netted the only goal of the final from a 10th minute penalty to win the 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League final, at the Ben M'Hamed El Abdi Stadium in El Jadida, Morocco, on Saturday, 23 November, 2024. Photo: CAF Media](https://gsport.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/20241124-Football-CAF-WCL-1-TP-Mazembe-Win-1024x640.jpg)
Democratic Republic of the Congo’s TP Mazembe have been crowned champions of Africa after Marlène Kasaj netted the only goal of the final from a 10th minute penalty to win the 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League final in Morocco on Saturday
Defending Champs Banyana Banyana Drawn in Group C as Ellis Unveils Youth-Strong Squad for Jamaica Friendlies
![As South Africa’s African champs were confirmed in their Group C draw to face Ghana, Mali and Tanzania in the 2025 CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, Dr Ellis unveils a youth-strong Banyana Banyana about to fly off for the twin Reggae Queens International Friendlies, starting 29 November, 2024. Photo: SAFA](https://gsport.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/20241123-Footbal-Banyana-Banyana-Squad-Announced-Desiree-Ellis-1024x640.jpg)
South Africa’s African champs will face Ghana, Mali and Tanzania in the 2025 CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, Dr Ellis unveils a youth-strong Banyana Banyana about to fly off for the twin Reggae Queens International Friendlies
#BestMan: Brand SA’s Kutullo Matloga Stands Up for Girls and Women in Sport
![Allies play an important role in elevating and valuing sportswomen and women in sport and one such person is Brand South Africa Activations Officer, Kutullo Matloga, who we chatted to for this #BestMan feature. All Photos: Supplied](https://gsport.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/20241119-BestMan-International-Mens-Day-1-Kutullo-Matloga-1024x640.jpg)
Allies like Brand SA’s Kutullo Matloga are vital in elevating women in sport. For International Men’s Day, we spotlight his impactful support for gsport over the past five years. #InternationalMensDay #Allyship #PlayYourPart
Shock CAF WCL Group Stages Exit for Defending Champs Sundowns
![Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies FC have been eliminated from the 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League, this after a shock 2-1 last-minute defeat to Edo Queens of Nigeria, who came back from a goal down in extra time to win the final 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League group-stage match at Stade Larbi Zaouli in Casablanca in Morocco, on Saturday, 16 November, 2024. Photo: Edo Queens](https://gsport.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/20241118-Football-CAF-WCL-Mamelodi-Sundowns-Edo-Queens--1024x640.jpg)
Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies’ mission to defend the Women’s CAF Women’s Champions League has failed after the South African champions were knocked out of the group stages by Edo Queens of Nigeria
UWC FC Bow Out of Maiden CAF WCL after Loss to AS FAR
![The University of Western Cape FC have bowed out of the 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League following a 2-0 loss to tournament hosts and 2022 champions, AS FAR at the Ben M'Hamed El Abdi Stadium in El Jadida, Morocco, on Friday, 15 November, 2024. Photo: UWC FC](https://gsport.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/20241115-Football-CAF-WCL-AS-FAR-2-0-UWC-1-1024x640.jpg)
UWC FC have bowed out of the 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League following a 2-0 loss to hosts and 2022 champions, AS FAR, a proud coach Mbuli saying her team played without fear as debutants in the competition
Mamelodi Sundowns Right their CAF WCL Campaign with Clinical Win over Ethiopia’s CBE
![Defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies gave their best against CBE FC to give themselves the best possible chance to qualify for the knock-out rounds of the CAF Women’s Champions League Finals 2024 at Stade El Arbi Zaouli in Casablanca, Morocco, on Wednesday, 13 November, 2024. Photo: UWC FC](https://gsport.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/20241114-Football-CAF-WCL-Sundowns-4-0-CBE-1-Team-1024x640.jpg)
Reigning champions Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies bounced back from their first game loss in style thrashing CBE 4-0 in Casablanca, the win giving them a lifeline as they intend to return home to SA with the title in the bag once again this year