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.
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.
Masandawana and JVW FC Set the Super League Pace in KwaMhlanga
Isabella Ludwig, Bonolo Mokoma and Julia Goncalves all struck twice to power Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies FC and JVW FC to statement wins at the Hollywoodbets Super League Week 4 Festival at the Solomon Mahlangu Stadium in KwaMhlanga.
JVW Cruise and UWC Climb as the Hollywoodbets Super League Festival Rolls On
Gabriela Salgado-Moodaly’s brace fired JVW FC to a 4-0 win over City Lads at the top of the Super Rise, while UWC edged Stellenbosch 1-0 and First Touch drew 1-1 with TUT on day two of the Hollywoodbets Super League festival in Pretoria.
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.
Head Coach Nthabeleng Modiko Urges Bantwana to Keep Dreams Alive
After enduring a 3-nil defeat in Addis Ababa, Bantwana will have to score four goals without reply against Ethiopia in Pretoria on Sunday, to progress to the next round of 2024 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers
Ethiopia Thump Bantwana in U17 World Cup Qualifier First Leg
Ethiopia have punished the South African U17 Women’s National Team Bantwana 3-0 in first leg of their 2024 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup qualifier ties, in Addis Ababa on Sunday, ahead of the home leg in Pretoria on Saturday
Bantwana Arrive in Ethiopia with Zest
The South African U17 Women’s National Team arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Wednesday night, in high spirits ahead of their first leg of the 2024 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup qualifier
Nthabeleng Modiko Announces Training Squad as Bantwana Begin FIFA WC Qualifiers Preps
Head Coach Nthabeleng ‘Dunga’ Modiko has named a squad of 35 players to kick-start South Africa’s preparations for the second round of the 2024 U17 FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifiers against Ethiopia