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.
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.
Pause in Hollywoodbets Super League Action After Hammarsdale Festival Thriller
The Hollywoodbets Super League pauses until August with Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies flawless atop the Super Era stream after Isabella Ludwig and Ronnel Donnelly downed TS Galaxy Queens, while JVW FC lead the Super Rise charge from Hammarsdale.
Masandawana and JVW FC Set the Super League Pace in KwaMhlanga
Isabella Ludwig, Bonolo Mokoma and Julia Goncalves all struck twice to power Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies FC and JVW FC to statement wins at the Hollywoodbets Super League Week 4 Festival at the Solomon Mahlangu Stadium in KwaMhlanga.
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
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 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