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Sunday, June 8, 2025

Banyana Banyana wins Cosafa Tri-Nations Series ahead of Wafcon

Banyana Banyana flexed their muscles of their Cosafa regions counterparts Botswana and Zambia after beating both to win the Tri-Nations Series in preparation for their Wafcon defence in July.

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Banyana Banyana have to be at their best against Zambia

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Elllis says they can't leave aby stone unturned when they face Zambia in their last game of the Three Nations as they prepare for Wafcon in July in Morocco.

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Banyana Banyana survive Botswana scare in five-goal thriller

Banyana Banyana kicked off their Three Nations Challenge campaign with a hard-fought win against Botswana at the Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium on Wednesday.

Obakeng Meletse|Published

Refiloe Jane grateful for Banyana return after tough time on sidelines

Banyana Banyana captain Refiloe Jane says she's happy to be back on the pitch after a tough spell on the sidelines, resulting in her return to domestic football with TS Galaxy.

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Matlou and Nyandeni bow out as legends after stellar Banyana careers

Banyana Banyana legends Noko Matlou and Nompumelelo Nyandeni left an enduring mark in women's football during their illustrious reins, and that's why they deserved the send-off in their last international matches.

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Mpumi Nyandeni bows out in style as Banyana fight back to beat Malawi

Banyana Banyana fought back from a goal down to secure a 2-1 victory against Malawi in Mpumi Nyandeni's farewell match, with Hildah Magaia and Amogelang Motau scoring late goals to complete the comeback at Lucas Moripe Stadium.

Smiso Msomi|Published

Banyana Banyana honour Matlou with commanding victory over Malawi

Banyana Banyana bid farewell to veteran defender Noko Matlou with a commanding 3-0 victory over Malawi. The friendly match, played in wet conditions, saw Nonhlanhla Mthandi score twice as the South African women's team continue preparations for their WAFCON title defence.

Smiso Msomi|Published

End of an Era: South African football icons Matlou and Nyandeni last dance for Banyana

After years of distinguished service to South African women's football, icons Noko Matlou and Mpumi Nyandeni will make their final appearances for Banyana Banyana in upcoming friendlies against Malawi. Their retirement marks the end of an era for the national team as they prepare to defend their Women's Africa Cup of Nations title in Morocco

Smiso Msomi|Published

Banyana’s Wafcon defence back on track as Desiree Ellis leaves Super League chaos behind

Desiree Ellis expresses relief as Banyana Banyana overcomes domestic league turmoil to focus on their Wafcon title defence. With crucial Malawi friendlies this weekend, the coach aims to rebuild team chemistry and assess new talent ahead of July's continental championship.

Smiso Msomi|Published