Two-time Women’s World Cup Winning Coach Jill Ellis Appointed as FIFA’s Chief Football Officer
FIFA has announced the appointment of Jill Ellis as Chief Football Officer. The only two-time Women’s World Cup-winning coach aims to contribute to the growth of football from a global perspective
‘Winning at the gsport Awards Changed My Life’ – Sport Photographer Frennie Shivambu’s Success Embodies the #PowerOfRecognition
Frennie Shivambu has stated that being a winner at the 2018 Momentum gsport Awards put her career on an upward trajectory and the photographer continues to shine in the sports photographer in her field.
‘We Need to Prepare and Be Ready for WAFCON’ – Ellis Ahead of Senegal vs SA International Friendlies
Head Coach Desiree Ellis intends to use the FIFA break to trial new talent and reintroduce Banyana personnel returning from injury ahead of the Morocco-based WAFCON, with twin away Senegal friendlies top of mind
Akhona Makalima to Add Another Big Tournament to her CV
Trailblazing South African referee Akhona Makalima will be one of five female officials at the upcoming African Cup of Nations, set to take place in the Ivory Coast from 13 January – 11 February 2024
Samantha “SomeOtherGirl” Kahumbu is Proof that Gaming Transcends Gender
Kenya’s Samantha Njeri Kahumbu – popularly known as ‘SomeOtherGirl’ – is carving her path in a world still very much male dominated, eSports. She started playing FIFA (Now EA Sports FC) in 2019 and is now a gamer, content creator and streamer.
World Champs Spain are Top of FIFA Women’s Rankings as Banyana Banyana Slip Down
World champions Spain are top of the charts in the FIFA World Rankings with a record-setting 400 matches played since the Women’s World Cup, while Banyana Banyana slip seven slots to fall out of the world top 50.
Fatma Samoura Leaves a Positive Legacy in Women’s Football
Fatma Samoura was recently awarded with the Lifetime Leadership award at the Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum. The FIFA secretary general is set to retire at the end of the year but has left a legacy in women’s football.
Sensational Kgatlana Sounds Call Once Again For Professionalisation Of Women’s Football
Thembi Kgatlana has been in great form for club and country, and in an interview on CNN’s World Sport with Patrick Snell, the Banyana Banyana superstar highlighted the highs and lows of women’s football, with calls to professionalise the women’s game
Spain’s Aitana Bonmati is the Queen of Football, She Wins The 2023 Ballon d’Or
Barcelona and Spain midfielder Aitana Bonmati has won the women’s Ballon d’Or. She enjoyed an amazing year for club and country – winning Liga F and Champions League double before playing a pivotal role in Spain’s World Cup success, where she also won the Golden Ball.
Fatma Samoura Honoured with Inaugural WFS Lifetime Achievement Award
The first woman, non-European, and Muslim to assume the role of FIFA Secretary General, the history-making FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura has been awarded the inaugural World Football Summit (WFS) Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2023 World Football Summit in Seville, Spain
Dominant England and Clinical Denmark Secure Victories in FIFA WWC Group D Matches
It was a thrilling day in Group D of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023, as England and Denmark secured impressive victories against their opponents. In the clash between England and China at Hindmarsh Stadium in Adelaide, England showcased their dominance with a resounding 6-1 victory, while, Denmark emerged victorious with a 2-0 win in Sydney.
Canada Overcome Half-Time Deficit to Beat Ireland
Canada came back from a half-time deficit to secure a 2-1 victory against the Republic of Ireland in their Group B clash at the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 #GoGirls