Desiree Ellis Trims Banyana Banyana Squad to 26 for WAFCON Title Chase in Morocco
Dr Desiree Ellis has unveiled the 26 players who will carry South Africa’s hopes at WAFCON 2026, with Banyana Banyana chasing a second continental crown in Morocco and a ticket to the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil.
Masandawana and JVW FC Set the Super League Pace in KwaMhlanga
Isabella Ludwig, Bonolo Mokoma and Julia Goncalves all struck twice to power Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies FC and JVW FC to statement wins at the Hollywoodbets Super League Week 4 Festival at the Solomon Mahlangu Stadium in KwaMhlanga.
JVW Cruise and UWC Climb as the Hollywoodbets Super League Festival Rolls On
Gabriela Salgado-Moodaly’s brace fired JVW FC to a 4-0 win over City Lads at the top of the Super Rise, while UWC edged Stellenbosch 1-0 and First Touch drew 1-1 with TUT on day two of the Hollywoodbets Super League festival in Pretoria.
Banyana Banyana Make History as First African Team to Beat Japan
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.
Shakira O’Malley and Nthabiseng Majiya Goals Secure Banyana Banyana’s Second Win Against Algeria
Double delight in Umlazi as Nthabiseng Majiya and Shakira O’Malley on target for Sasol Banyana Banyana to secure back-to-back victories over Algeria, as South Africa strengthens WAFCON preparations with solid defensive displays in Durban on Friday
Banyana Banyana Defeat Algeria 1-0 with Nthabiseng Majiya Strike in Durban Clash
Sasol Banyana Banyana forward Nthabiseng Majiya’s 35th-minute strike gave South Africa a 1-0 victory over Algeria in the international friendly at the Princess Magogo Stadium in Durban on 14 April, 2026.
Banyana Banyana Gear Up for Double Dose of Friendly Action Ahead of WAFCON 2026
Banyana Banyana are building towards the new dates announced for WAFCON 2026 with two exciting friendly series confirmed, after news that Algeria will come to Durban in April, before the squad jets off to face Japan in Osaka in June.
Banyana Banyana Lay a Marker with Clinical 2-0 Win Over Morocco
A powerful marker was laid for WAFCON 2026 when Banyana Banyana secured a clinical 2-nil international friendly win over hosts Morocco, thanks to second-half goals by Nonhlanhla Mthandi and Noxolo Cesane
Banyana Banyana Ready to Battle WAFCON Hosts after Intensive Boksburg Camp
Banyana Banyana have arrived in Morocco for their final international friendly of 2025 against the WAFCON 2026 hosts, after a week-long preparation camp in Boksburg, as Coach Desiree Ellis steps up tournament preparations
Banyana Banyana to Face WAFCON Hosts Morocco Away from Home
Banyana Banyana squad announced for away international friendly against Morocco as the senior SA women’s football team steps up preparations for WAFCON 2026 after qualifying with their win over the Democratic Republic of Congo
Banyana Banyana Hold Heads High in Second Friendly Away Defeat to Jamaica
Banyana Banyana regained yards of moral ground with a fine performance in their final international friendly against Jamaica, despite losing the second encounter 2-3 in a five-goal thriller in Montego Bay in St James, Jamaica overnight on Monday
Banyana Banyana Go Down against Reggae Girlz in Opening Friendly
The South African Senior Women’s National Team have lost the first of two international friendlies against the Reggae Girlz at the Montego Bay Sports Complex in Catherine Hall, Montego Bay, overnight on Friday