Banyana Champs Again in Harare
Banyana Banyana have emerged as top contenders for two possible African berths in the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, after twice coming from behind to beat Zimbabwe 3-2 in Harare on Saturday, in a draining encounter.
Portia and Lena Bolster Banyana
With three days to go before the second and final leg of the home-and-away 2008 Olympic Qualifier against Zimbabwe, scheduled for the highly partisan Rufaro Stadium in Mbare, Harare against Zimbabwe, the South African national women’s team has the luxury of international talent back in the squad.
Banyana Banyana Win
Home favourites Banyana Banyana prevailed 2-1 in front of a patriotic crowd at the Caledonian Stadium in Pretoria on Sunday, during their Beijing Olympic qualifier against Zimbabwe.
Soccer Coach: We Need Pro League
It has been said that women’s soccer is one of the fastest growing sports in the world. In the United States of America alone, more than two million women play the game competitively.
Women’s Soccer Must Improve
National women’s soccer coach, Augustine Makalakalane says there is room for improvement in the women’s game in South Africa, especially when it comes to skills.
Guineans Beat Banyana 2-1
Yesterday evening South Africa’s Banyana Banyana lost 2-1 to Equatorial Guinea’s Women in Malabo, in a set-back to their long and daunting road to qualification for the 2008 Women’s Olympic Football in Beijing.
Poor Refereeing Costs Banyana
With further concern about unfair refereeing to SA’s detriment, Banyana Banyana return from Angola having lost the first leg of their home-and away qualification process for participation in Algeria’s All Africa Games with everything to play for on the 4 February, in Pretoria.
New-Look Banyana for Angola
A new-look Banyana Banyana departs South Africa this afternoon for the first leg of a home-and-away series against Angola, after the coach wielded the axe to free his team of underperforming strikers.
Portia ‘Most Valuable Player’
Banyana Banyana captain Portia Modise has been recognised as the African Women’s Championship’s ‘Most Valuable Player’ in Nigeria, according to CAFOnline.com.
Banyana Reclaim Honour
Senior women’s soccer team Banyana Banyana have salvaged pride and honour by placing third in the 5th African Women’s Championships, after beating Cameroon’s Lionesses 5-4 on penalties after drawing 2-2 at the final whistle last night.
Banyana vs Ghana in Semis
In a rivalry dating back to 1991, Nigeria had the better of Banyana Banyana on Friday in Oleh, south-west Nigeria, in a final Group A match having significance only in pride and passion.
Oleh SA!
Banyana Banyana meet tournament hosts and cup holders the Nigerian Super Falcons in their final Group A clash in Oleh this evening, with both teams having qualified for the fifth African Women’s Championship semi-finals with a maximum 6 points.