Banyana Banyana Beat Nigeria to Keep 2027 World Cup Dream Alive

Ten players, one goal in hand and a World Cup dream intact, as Thembi Kgatlana and Refiloe Jane fired Banyana Banyana past Nigeria in Casablanca and Kaylin Swart produced the saves that carried South Africa into the intercontinental play-offs.
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 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 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