Thembi Kgatlana and Hildah Magaia Spark Banyana Banyana Fightback in Casablanca
Goals from Thembi Kgatlana and Hildah Magaia completed a stirring comeback from two down against Côte d’Ivoire to keep South Africa’s WAFCON 2026 dream alive ahead of Tuesday’s decider with Burkina Faso.
Janine Anthony, a Global Architect of Women’s Football Firsts
From dreaming of playing like Mercy Akide-Udoh to building Africa’s first all-female WAFCON commentary teams, Janine Anthony tells gsport how a denied football dream empowered her to launch a movement for the women’s game.
Desiree Ellis Declares Côte d’Ivoire Clash a Must-Win for Banyana Banyana
It was not the start Banyana Banyana wanted at WAFCON 2026, but Dr Desiree Ellis insists the fight is far from over after the 2-1 defeat to Tanzania, with Linda Motlhalo’s 100th cap a proud milestone on a difficult night in Casablanca.
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.
Morocco’s Ghizlane Chebbak Celebrates Historic Night at 2025 CAF Awards
Ghizlane Chebbak became the first Moroccan woman to win the top prize when the Atlas Lionesses star walked away with the Women’s Player of the Year crown at the 2025 CAF Awards in Rabat on Wednesday
Steph Mawdsley Loves Building an African Women’s Football Community
Content creator Stephanie Mawdsley’s work has won her acclaim as a trusted source on the beautiful game, and her growing reputation has earned her nomination for the Sports Content Creator crown at the 2025 TikTok Awards Sub-Saharan Africa
Banyana Banyana Book Their 2026 WAFCON Berth
Banyana Banyana secured their spot at WAFCON 2026 in Morocco, beating the Democratic Republic of Congo 1–nil for a 2–1 victory on aggregate thanks to a late Thembi Kgatlana strike to seal qualification at Dobsonville in Soweto on Tuesday
Jessica Motaung Welcomes FIFA Committee Appointment
Kaizer Chiefs’ Marketing & Commercial Director Jessica Motaung continues to break barriers, becoming one of the few African women appointed to the FIFA Men’s Football Stakeholders Committee for a four-year term
Ayishatu Zakaria Ali is Raising Awareness about Women’s Football in Ghana and Across Africa
Through her compelling reporting and powerful storytelling, Ayishatu Zakaria Ali is a driving force in raising awareness about women’s football in Ghana and across Africa, striving for a future where athletes get the recognition they truly deserve.
‘I Want to Inspire the Girl Child’ – SABC Sport Woman in TV Award Winner Gloria Brown
Gloria Brown won her first-ever award at the gsport Awards this year, and she feels the timing was spot on. The veteran soccer commentator believes that her Woman in TV award will help her to encourage and inspire other women in this key career path.
TV Heavyweights Vusiwe Ngcobo, Gloria Brown, and Layla Arrison Battle it Out for #GSPORT20 Glory
The SABC Sport Woman in TV category is a shining example of what happens when women take the mic, own the moment, and tell the stories that matter: Vusiwe Ngcobo, Gloria Brown, and Layla Arrison are leading with passion and purpose.
Kaizer Chiefs’ Partnership with Home Sweepers a Major Positive for the Women’s Game
A game-changer for women’s football as Kaizer Chiefs officially enters the women’s game through a partnership with Home Sweepers Ladies FC in a move that could inspire a new era for South African women’s football.