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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Banyana Banyana to Launch 2027 FIFA World Cup Quest with COSAFA and WAFCON Double-Header
Sasol Banyana Banyana’s journey to the 2027 FIFA World Cup starts now as Desiree Ellis assembles her squad for the COSAFA Championship and WAFCON, with African women’s football action beginning against Malawi on 18 February in Polokwane
Desiree Ellis Selects Banyana Banyana Squad for COSAFA and WAFCON Alignment Camp
Dr Desiree Ellis has named a 38-member Banyana Banyana squad for an alignment camp ahead of the COSAFA Women’s Championship and WAFCON, with the team drawn in Group A against Malawi, Lesotho, and Angola.
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
gsport Hall of Famers Reflect on Being Inducted
A special celebration precedes the gsport Awards, just days away, but a very distinguished celebration precedes the big celebration on Saturday: On Friday, 29 August, a luncheon attended by among South Africa’s most distinguished women in sport gathered to welcome the 2025 gsport Hall of Fame inductee.