Sponsorship Will Decide the Next Decade of Women’s Sport – Kass Naidoo
Three consecutive World Cup finals. The leading women’s team in Africa. And still no professional league at home. Kass Naidoo discusses what investment builds in women’s sport in a wide-ranging conversation with Robert Marawa on MSW.
Katleho Malebana, the Teenage Captain Carrying a Nation’s Belief
The Boksburg teenager who went from a ballgirl at the sideline of a WAFCON final to the heart of Mamelodi Sundowns and the senior national setup in under three years, her message this Youth Month is simple: Believe, then do the work.
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.
Banyana Banyana Suffer 5-0 Friendly Loss to Japan in WAFCON Build-Up
Banyana Banyana fell 5-0 to a clinical Nadeshiko Japan in Osaka in the opening friendly to sharpen up for their WAFCON title defence
Kaizer Chiefs Ladies’ Unathi Mabena: ‘I Wanted to Become the Coach I Never Had’
Unathi Mabena, the first ever head coach of Kaizer Chiefs Ladies, shares her extraordinary journey from the dusty streets of Katlehong to making history in South African women’s football in a new interview with gsport.
The Glamour Girls Have Arrived
Kaizer Chiefs officially enter women’s football with the launch of Kaizer Chiefs Ladies, set to compete in the Sasol Women’s League from 2026 with Mamello Makhabane among the headline names in Unathi Mabena’s 24-player squad.
Linda Motlhalo Triumphs as Glasgow City Claim 2026 Sky Sports Cup Glory
Banyana Banyana star Linda Motlhalo was central to Glasgow City’s thrilling 2-1 Sky Sports Cup final win over Rangers at Fir Park, as the South African playmaker helped the club end an 11-year wait for the prestigious Scottish trophy at Fir Park in Motherwell, Scotland, on Sunday.
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.
Landmark Standard Bank Partnership Set to Drive Growth for South African Football from 2026
Standard Bank has announced a landmark sponsorship of Banyana Banyana and grassroots teams from 2026, driving national growth and supporting the 2022 WAFCON champions as they prepare for the next continental showpiece.
Desiree Ellis Praises Young Banyana Banyana after Namibia Stun Hosts to Claim Maiden COSAFA Title
Coach Dr Desiree Ellis praised her young Banyana Banyana side’s bravery following their 2-1 COSAFA Championship final defeat to Namibia, emphasising that the experience of this worthwhile exercise has successfully expanded the national team’s core group.
Nthabiseng Majiya and Casey Gordon Shine as Banyana Banyana Overcome Zimbabwe in COSAFA Penalty Shootout
Desiree Ellis has lauded the potential of her Banyana Banyana side as they overcame a physical Zimbabwe 4-2 on penalties after finishing 1-all in regulation time to set up a COSAFA Women’s Championship final against Namibia this Sunday.
Andisiwe Mgcoyi’s Journey in Leadership and the Future of Women’s Football
Former Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies star Andisiwe Mgcoyi is transitioning from the pitch to the dugout as UJ’s Women’s Sasol League 2nd assistant coach, blending her playing experience with formal theory to lead student-athletes and champion the growth of the sport.