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.
Sundowns Ladies Sweep and a Richmond Utd Comeback Light Up Friday at Tuks Stadium
Noxolo Cesane helped Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies sweep past University of Pretoria 4-0 to extend their Super Era log lead, while Richmond United fought back to beat Diepkloof Ladies 2-1 on day one of the Hollywoodbets Super League festival 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 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
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 Gear Up for Double Dose of Friendly Action Ahead of WAFCON 2026
Banyana Banyana are building towards the new dates announced for WAFCON 2026 with two exciting friendly series confirmed, after news that Algeria will come to Durban in April, before the squad jets off to face Japan in Osaka in June.