Banyana Banyana Beat Nigeria to Keep 2027 World Cup Dream Alive
Ten players, one goal in hand and a World Cup dream intact, as Thembi Kgatlana and Refiloe Jane fired Banyana Banyana past Nigeria in Casablanca and Kaylin Swart produced the saves that carried South Africa into the intercontinental play-offs.
Thembi Kgatlana Fires Banyana Banyana into WAFCON 2026 Quarter-Finals
Thembi Kgatlana struck again as Sasol Banyana Banyana beat Burkina Faso 1-0 to reach the WAFCON 2026 quarter-finals, where hosts Morocco await in Rabat with a 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup place on the line.
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.
Ntombifuthi Khumalo Rallies Bantwana Ahead of World Cup Qualifier Decider in Nairobi
Bantwana have it all to do in the return fixture after going down 2-0 to Kenya in the opening leg of the third and final round of the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers at the Lucas Moripe Stadium in Atteridgeville, Tshwane on Saturday.
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.
Bantwana Seal Place in Final Round of 2026 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers
South Africa’s Bantwana are one tie away from the 2026 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup after edging past Tanzania 2-0 on aggregate, with a goalless draw at the Lucas Moripe Stadium on Sunday securing a final round meeting with Kenya in July.
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.
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