Olympic Return Target as Banyana Banyana Prepare for Madagascar
Banyana Banyana have settled into camp in Bloemfontein as Dr Desiree Ellis targets a strong start against Madagascar as South Africa chases a first Olympic Games appearance since Rio 2016.
Desiree Ellis Backs Banyana Banyana Core for Road to Los Angeles 2028
Banyana Banyana head coach Dr Desiree Ellis has kept the core of her WAFCON squad for the CAF Women’s Olympic Qualifiers to be played against Madagascar in Bloemfontein on 9 and 13 October 2026.
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.
Galaxy Queens, Ramatlaohle Ladies and Fort Hare FC Secure HBSL Wins
Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies and JVW FC finish on top as the second Hollywoodbets Super League festival concluded, with TS Galaxy Queens climbing to second and Ramatlaohle Ladies winning with ten players in Sunday action in Pretoria.
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 Comfortably beat Senegal in Final of Two International Friendlies
Amogelang Motau and Noxolo Cesane scored for Banyana Banyana to beat Senegal comfortably in the second of two international friendlies as Desiree Ellis fine-tunes the team’s WAFCON preparations
Nonkululeko Mlaba Scoops 2023 KZN Sports Woman of the Year Award
Proteas Women left-arm spin bowler Nonkululeko Mlaba, who has made her mark in international cricket and is ranked second on the ICC Women’s T20 Bowlers list, has scooped the coveted KZN Sports Woman of the Year award
Meet Banyana Banyana’s FIFA World Cup 2023 Squad
Banyana Banyana’s #FIFAWorldCup squad announced! 🌍⚽️ South Africa’s finest female football stars are ready to take on the world! Reflecting on past achievements, they embrace the future with determination and unity. Let’s cheer them on as they make history! #LiveTheImpossible #RoadToTheFIFAWWC