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
Desiree Ellis Selects Banyana Banyana Squad for COSAFA and WAFCON Alignment Camp
Dr Desiree Ellis has named a 38-member Banyana Banyana squad for an alignment camp ahead of the COSAFA Women’s Championship and WAFCON, with the team drawn in Group A against Malawi, Lesotho, and Angola.
Mid-Table Battles and Crucial Points Shared in the Hollywoodbets Super League
Mid-table hustle, bottom-half grit was the order of the weekend in the Hollywoodbets Super League. AmaTuks and UCT shared the points, while Richmond earned a hard-fought result on the road in Polokwane.
Zeney Geldenhuys Wins Her Fifth SA Title at the Senior Track and Field Champs in Potchefstroom
Zeney Geldenhuys won her fifth South African title in one highlight on Day 2 of the ASA Senior Track and Field Championships, fastest at 55.09 for the women’s 400m hurdles title at the NWU McArthur Athletics Stadium in Potchefstroom on Friday.
Embracing a New Season: A Fresh Start for Women in Sport
As the dawn of a new season approaches, it offers an exciting opportunity for women in sport to reflect, reset, and reimagine their goals. Whether you’re an elite athlete, a media practitioner or an administrator: Here’s a guide to embracing a new season.
UWC Skipper on a Historic Trip to Malawi, Professionalisation and Being a Student Athlete
Amogelang Motau recently captained the UWC FC side that made history in Malawi. She speaks to Lonwabo Nkohla about that feat, professionalisation of women’s football, being a student athlete as well as her ambitions in the Banyana squad
Kgothatso Montjane’s Star Rises Higher as She Puts SA Firmly on the Map
South Africans continue to celebrate three-time wheelchair doubles Grand Slam champion Kgothatso Montjane after she and partner Yui Kamiji made history at Wimbledon. Montjane has done well to inspire and kgothatsa (motivate) the people of Mzansi.
Daisies Too Good for Boland as Sharks Make Moves up the Women’s Premier Division Log
The Bulls Daisies continue to set the standard in the Women’s Premier Division as the Pretoria side were in a class of their own against Boland this weekend. Meanwhile, the Sharks Women got a timely win to gain some ground on the table.
Eagirls and Valke Soar in SA Rugby First Division While the Pumas Bags Their First Win
The SWD Eagirls made their intensions clear that they want to finish the season top of the SA Rugby Women’s First Division with a very strong win over the Leopards, at Outeniqua Park Stadium in George on Saturday