Confusion around the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations has prompted South Africa’s Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, to step forward and clarify the country’s position. Speaking during a media briefing at Freedom Park on Wednesday, McKenzie responded to growing speculation that South Africa could take over hosting duties for the next […]
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South African football fans woke up to a wave of nostalgia and national pride today as SAFA and adidas officially unveiled the new South Africa home jersey for the 2026/2027 season. It’s more than a kit launch. It feels like the opening note of a new football chapter, one that blends memory, identity and ambition. […]
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South African football has been waiting a long time for a moment like this. After years of financial strain and uncertainty, SAFA finally received the kind of backing that can change the direction of the game. Standard Bank has officially signed on as the sponsor for all national teams from 2026 to 2030, and the […]
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For Banyana Banyana, the opening match of the 2025 COSAFA Women’s Championship in Polokwane delivered more than a routine victory. It carried a moment of quiet celebration, a reminder of resilience, and a signal that one of South Africa’s most creative attackers is finally back where she belongs. Be the first to know – Join […]
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First round wrap at the Cosafa Women’s Championship The Cosafa Women’s Championship returned to Limpopo with the kind of energy locals have come to expect from this annual fixture on the women’s football calendar. The Old Peter Mokaba Stadium was buzzing as the region’s top sides kicked off the 13th edition of the tournament, each […]
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A winning start in Polokwane Banyana Banyana opened their 2026 COSAFA Women’s Championship on a positive note, beating Malawi 2-0 at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane. It was the kind of match that reminded fans why South Africa’s women’s team continues to command respect across the continent, even when navigating a period of […]
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There is no denying that women’s football in South Africa has grown in confidence, quality and visibility over the past few years. From continental glory to World Cup moments, Banyana Banyana have shifted perceptions across the country. But behind the national team’s success story lies a domestic league still fighting for financial survival. Former Banyana […]
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A long road back to the green and gold For Jessica Wade, the moment her name reappeared on Banyana Banyana’s squad list felt like a fresh breath after a long sprint. The 22 year old midfielder has been included in coach Desiree Ellis’s 38 player preliminary squad for the upcoming alignment camp that will shape […]
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Player of the season and top scorer left out of Banyana Banyana squad Banyana Banyana have named a sizeable 38-player group for their Alignment camp ahead of a massive year for women’s football, but one name missing from the list has already become the centre of the conversation. The camp, announced by coach Dr Desiree […]
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South Africa’s golden generation of women’s football is once again standing at the edge of a defining moment. With the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations kicking off in March, Banyana Banyana have already made it clear that their eyes are fixed firmly on the biggest prize of all – securing a ticket to the […]
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There is no easing into this tournament for Banyana Banyana. If captain Lebogang Ramalepe has her way, South Africa’s 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations campaign will begin at full throttle from the very first whistle. Banyana open their WAFCON journey against Tanzania on 17 March in Morocco, and Ramalepe has made it clear that […]
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The build-up to the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations has officially kicked into top gear after the 2026 draw delivered heavyweight clashes, fresh rivalries and enough talking points to set social media alight. As fans across the continent tuned in on Thursday evening, one thing became immediately clear. This tournament is no longer just about […]
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