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 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.
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.
Banyana Banyana Lay a Marker with Clinical 2-0 Win Over Morocco
A powerful marker was laid for WAFCON 2026 when Banyana Banyana secured a clinical 2-nil international friendly win over hosts Morocco, thanks to second-half goals by Nonhlanhla Mthandi and Noxolo Cesane
Banyana Banyana Ready to Battle WAFCON Hosts after Intensive Boksburg Camp
Banyana Banyana have arrived in Morocco for their final international friendly of 2025 against the WAFCON 2026 hosts, after a week-long preparation camp in Boksburg, as Coach Desiree Ellis steps up tournament preparations
Banyana Banyana to Face WAFCON Hosts Morocco Away from Home
Banyana Banyana squad announced for away international friendly against Morocco as the senior SA women’s football team steps up preparations for WAFCON 2026 after qualifying with their win over the Democratic Republic of Congo