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.
Janine Anthony, a Global Architect of Women’s Football Firsts
From dreaming of playing like Mercy Akide-Udoh to building Africa’s first all-female WAFCON commentary teams, Janine Anthony tells gsport how a denied football dream empowered her to launch a movement for the women’s game.
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.
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
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 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.
Thembi Kgatlana and Tigres UANL Crowned Liga MX Femenil Champions
Thembi Kgatlana and her Tigres UANL team were crowned Liga MX Femenil champions, securing a record seventh league title with a 1-nil win over Club América at the Estadio Universitario in Mexico on Sunday
Morocco’s Ghizlane Chebbak Celebrates Historic Night at 2025 CAF Awards
Ghizlane Chebbak became the first Moroccan woman to win the top prize when the Atlas Lionesses star walked away with the Women’s Player of the Year crown at the 2025 CAF Awards in Rabat on Wednesday