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
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.
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.
Gabriela Moodaly-Salgado and Nonhlanhla Mthandi Fire Banyana Banyana into COSAFA Semi-Finals
Unbeaten Banyana Banyana have clinched the 2025 COSAFA Women’s Championship Group A’s top spot and a semi-final berth after a composed win over Angola, sealing the result at the Seshego Stadium in Polokwane on Saturday.
Banyana Banyana Begin WAFCON 2026 Campaign with an Away Draw against the DR Congo
Banyana Banyana secured a vital 1-all away draw and a crucial away goal against DR Congo in their CAF WAFCON qualifier first leg, with the squad preparing for the second leg in Johannesburg on 28 October
Dates to Diarise in 2025
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
Defending Champs Banyana Banyana Drawn in Group C as Ellis Unveils Youth-Strong Squad for Jamaica Friendlies
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
Dlamini Returns as Banyana Prepare for France
Experienced JVW midfielder Amanda Dlamini makes a welcome return to national service ahead of Banyana Banyana’s international friendly against France in Reunion on Sunday