Elation and Heartbreak Heralds Banyana’s World Cup Debut
A brave Banyana Banyana made their international debut at a FIFA World Cup in striking style against Spain in France, and after a bright first half which saw SA take a 1-0 lead through a Thembi Kgatlana thunderbolt, the Europeans regained control to win the opening fixture 3-1
Coach Ellis Names Banyana Banyana Squad for 2019 FIFA World Cup
Sasol Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis selects squad of 23 for the FIFA World Cup in France
Banyana Banyana Tested in San Fransisco in 3-0 Loss to World Champs USA
Banyana Banyana acquit themselves fairly in San Francisco in their 3-0 international friendly loss to World Champs USA, as the team’s 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup preparations draw to a close
Stars Miss Out as Banyana Banyana Squad for USA Friendly Announced
Opportunities for young guns as club commitments prevent Banyana Banyana stars Leandra Smeda, Linda Motlhalo and Thembi Kgatlana from participating in the senior SA women’s football team’s final pre-World Cup friendly, against world champions USA in California.
Banyana and World Cup co-debutants Jamaica Share Spoils in Durban
A strong showing by Banyana Banyana in their final home fixture before the 2019 FIFA World Cup, drawing their international friendly 1-all with Jamaica in Durban on Sunday
Determined Start for Banyana at Cyprus Cup Marks Jane’s 100th Cap
Banyana Banyana made a determined start to their Cyprus Cup campaign when they drew their opening fixture 2-2 against Finland, Group A’s most formidable opponents in Larnaca on Wednesday
Banyana Cruise to Nations Cup Qualifier Win against Lesotho
Banyana Banyana celebrated a 1-0 away win against Lesotho in the first leg of their CAF Women Nations Cup qualifier at the Setsoto stadium in Maseru on Wednesday, and will look to seal their qualification for the CAF Women’s AFCON Ghana 2018 in November, in the qualifier return leg at 3pm in Bloemfontein on Sunday.
Bloem Celtic Crowned SASOL League 2016 Champs
Bloemfontein Celtic Ladies have won the 2016 SASOL League National Championship after beating JVW 1-0 in the final at Mossel Bay on Sunday
Harare Friendly Augers Well for Banyana Banyana’s AFCON Dreams
Banyana Banyana beat Zimbabwe 3-0 on Thursday for a second thumping win under the guidance of caretaker coach Desiree Ellis, as the team ramps up its preparations for the 2016 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Cameroon from 19 November
Ellis Names 21-Strong Squad for Cameroon 2016 Women’s AFCON
Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis has announced a squad of 21 players for the 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Cameroon starting 19 November
Ellis Leads Banyana Banyana to Impressive Friendly Win over Egypt
Goals by Mamello Makhabane, Refiloe Jane and substitute Shiwe Nogwanya ensured South Africa’s comfortable 3-1 win over visiting Egypt in an international friendly at Dobsonville Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
Ellis Names Squad for Pre-AWC Egypt Friendly
Interim Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis names her squad to play Egypt in an October friendly ahead of the Women Africa Cup of Nations championships in Cameroon during December 2016.