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
Bantwana Seal Place in Final Round of 2026 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers
South Africa’s Bantwana are one tie away from the 2026 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup after edging past Tanzania 2-0 on aggregate, with a goalless draw at the Lucas Moripe Stadium on Sunday securing a final round meeting with Kenya in July.
New Chapter as the 2026 Hollywoodbets Super League Festival Format set to Kick Off in Soweto
Defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies among sides set to open their title challenge as the 2026 Hollywoodbets Super League launches its inaugural festival format at the University of Johannesburg Soweto Campus on Friday.
SAFA and Hollywoodbets Unveil Bold New Era for Women’s Football in South Africa
A bold new era unfolds for South African women’s football as SAFA, Hollywoodbets and SABC unveil a refreshed Hollywoodbets Super League format with two streams of eight teams, ushering in a stronger, more sustainable professional game out later in 2026.
Kaizer Chiefs Ladies’ Unathi Mabena: ‘I Wanted to Become the Coach I Never Had’
Unathi Mabena, the first ever head coach of Kaizer Chiefs Ladies, shares her extraordinary journey from the dusty streets of Katlehong to making history in South African women’s football in a new interview with gsport.
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.
Landmark Standard Bank Partnership Set to Drive Growth for South African Football from 2026
Standard Bank has announced a landmark sponsorship of Banyana Banyana and grassroots teams from 2026, driving national growth and supporting the 2022 WAFCON champions as they prepare for the next continental showpiece.
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
Banyana Banyana Book Their 2026 WAFCON Berth
Banyana Banyana secured their spot at WAFCON 2026 in Morocco, beating the Democratic Republic of Congo 1–nil for a 2–1 victory on aggregate thanks to a late Thembi Kgatlana strike to seal qualification at Dobsonville in Soweto on Tuesday