Banyana Banyana face a defining moment as they battle to keep their hopes alive in a crucial encounter against Burkina Faso on 4 August 2026 at 10pm. Also see: WAFCON: Banyana Banyana fight back with late equaliser With their future in the competition on the line, the South African women’s national team will need courage, […]
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Banyana Banyana fought back from two goals down to snatch a stoppage-time equaliser against Ivory Coast and keep their WAFCON hopes alive. Also see: Banyana Banyana’s WAFCON bounce-back mission begins Banyana Banyana make an ultimate comeback Hildah Magaia struck with virtually the last kick of the game as South Africa earned a 2-2 draw with Ivory […]
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South Africa’s senior women’s national football team, Banyana Banyana, suffered a disappointing defeat in their opening match, putting early pressure on their campaign. Despite entering the fixture with high expectations, Banyana Banyana struggled to convert their chances into goals. Their opponents, the Tanzanian side, capitalised on key opportunities, exposing defensive lapses and securing a deserved victory. Also see: WAFCON 2026 […]
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The excitement continues to build up as the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) continues. It brings together the continent’s top women’s football teams in a celebration of talent, determination, and sporting excellence. Also see: Gayton McKenzie addresses uncertainty around 2026 WAFCON hosting WAFCON off to a great start The tournament, hosted in Morocco and featuring 16 nations […]
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When the final whistle blew at AFCON 2025, it was not just the football that people were talking about. Instead of celebrating goals and breakthrough performances, conversations across the continent drifted toward referees, VAR calls and decisions that left players and supporters shaking their heads. Now, the Confederation of African Football has admitted that something […]
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South Africa has not yet been confirmed to step up and host WAFCON as Morocco reportedly withdraws. Last night at the Hollywoodbets Super League Awards, Deputy Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Ms Peace Mabe, announced that South Africa will be taking over from Morocco in hosting the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). […]
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Banyana Banyana’s Thembi Kgatlana is back — and this time, she’s not just returning to the pitch, she’s returning with purpose. The national team forward, who missed the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) earlier this year, says she’s in great spirits as she re-joins her teammates ahead of their crucial second-leg clash against DR […]
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Weeks after announcing that the conclusion of the 2024 WAFCON tournament would mark her retirement from international football, Jermaine Seoposenwe has revealed that this decision was due to her discontentment with Banyana Banyana’s culture. While coach Desiree Ellis and her 26-woman squad were locked in on trying to defend their 2022 Women’s Africa Cup of […]
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Banyana Banyana’s dream of becoming back-to-back Women’s Africa Cup of Nations champions has come to a devastating end after a thrilling semi-final clash against Nigeria’s Super Falcons ended in a loss. For as long as many football lovers can remember, any clash between South Africa and Nigeria can only be described as worth watching. Fueled […]
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While the rest of the country focuses on the Springboks and matters such as the newly announced judicial inquiry, Desiree Ellis and Banyana Banyana are quietly putting together what could possibly be a back-to-back WAFCON title run. After five exhausting attempts, Banyana Banyana defeated Morocco to clinch the country’s first continental title in 2022, marking […]
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