CASABLANCA, Morocco — South Africa’s Banyana Banyana were handed a major early setback at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after suffering a dramatic 2-1 defeat to Tanzania in their opening Group B encounter on Monday afternoon. Despite dominating possession for large periods and creating several promising opportunities, the defending continental champions were left […]
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The countdown is over, and the biggest stage in African women’s football has arrived. The 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) is officially underway in Morocco, with reigning continental champions South Africa’s Banyana Banyana ready to defend their crown and continue their remarkable journey on the African football landscape. Led by the experienced and […]
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JOHANNESBURG — When a national team squad announcement takes place, the attention usually falls on the players selected for the big stage. But at Sasol Place, the spotlight belonged to one name alone — Refiloe Jane. The South African Football Association (SAFA), together with team sponsors, officially honoured the midfield icon and Banyana Banyana captain […]
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JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA — The wait is finally over. Sasol Banyana Banyana head coach Dr. Desiree Ellis has officially announced her final 26-player squad for the highly anticipated 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. The announcement was made during an emotional send-off ceremony at Sasol Place in Sandton on Friday afternoon, bringing […]
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JOHANNESBURG — The countdown has begun. With South Africa’s Banyana Banyana preparing for their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title defence, all eyes are on head coach Dr. Desiree Ellis as she prepares to reveal her final 26-player squad on Friday, 17 July 2026. The announcement will determine the group of players tasked with […]
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OSAKA, JAPAN — South Africa’s senior women’s national team, Banyana Banyana, delivered one of the most remarkable tactical turnarounds in recent international football history, clinching a stunning 1-0 victory over world number five Japan on Tuesday morning. The historic triumph at J-Green Sakai Field came just three days after the reigning African champions suffered a […]
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UMLAZI, SOUTH AFRICA — The King Zwelithini Stadium was the site of a memorable double celebration today as South Africa’s Banyana Banyana triumphed 2-0 over Algeria, securing a series sweep, while star defender Karabo Dhlamini proudly earned her 50th international cap. The victory caps off a dominant week for the reigning African champions, who completed […]
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UMLAZI, SOUTH AFRICA – South Africa’s senior women’s national team, Banyana Banyana, continued their impressive run of form on Friday, April 17, 2026, with a clinical 2-0 victory over Algeria at the King Zwelithini Stadium. This victory sealed a flawless sweep of the two-match international friendly series, following their hard-fought 1-0 win earlier in the […]
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DURBAN, South Africa – Banyana Banyana return to action this afternoon, Friday, 17 April 2026, for their second international friendly against Algeria, closing out a focused two-match series. Kick-off is set for 15:00 SAST at the King Zwelithini Stadium. This encounter marks the final step in both nations’ preparations ahead of the 2026 Women’s Africa […]
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KWAMASHU, KWAZULU-NATAL – South Africa’s senior women’s national team, Banyana Banyana, continued their strong momentum with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Algeria in an international friendly at the Princess Magogo Stadium on Tuesday afternoon. This match served as an invaluable opportunity for the reigning African champions to fine-tune their tactics in preparation for the 2026 […]
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