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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.
Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis says they are building a strong depth which will enable them to compete and defend their crown at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) finals in Morocco this winter.
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.
Nompumelelo Nyandeni bids farewell to Banyana Banyana as she reaches 150 caps against 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.
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
Banyana Banyana are intensifying their preparations for two crucial friendlies against Malawi.
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.
Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis has named a full-strength squad for two upcoming friendly internationals against Malawi on 5 and 8 April 2025 as part of their Women's Africa Cup of Nations preparations.
Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis has heaped praise on her inexperienced squad after their back-to-back victories in two international friendlies against neighbours Lesotho last week
Banyana Banyana secured a 1-0 win over Lesotho at UJ Soweto Campus, with Nobahle Mdelwa's penalty sealing the victory. Coach Desiree Ellis tested new talent ahead of WAFCON, with rising stars like Katlego Malebana impressing. The teams face off again on Tuesday.
Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis is expanding her squad as they prepare for two friendly matches against Lesotho, aiming to build depth ahead of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations.
South Africa's women's football team introduces exciting young talent as they prepare to face Lesotho in a crucial friendly match. Rising star Katlego Malebana leads a new generation of players hoping to cement their places for WAFCON 2025
Banyana Banyanyana head coach Desiree Ellis has explained her decision to omit regular national team players from the upcoming back-to-back friendlies against Lesotho, set to take place at the Lucas Moripe Stadium later this month
Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis announces a youth-focused 22-player squad for February's training camp, featuring COSAFA runners-up and emerging talent, as the team prepares to defend their WAFCON title in Morocco
The French apparel company has been placed in a six-month financial observation period in Paris, but the South African division and its operations will remain unchanged.
Veteran journalist and columnist Gasant Abarder has started the ‘Re-Boot' initiative, which aims to provide gifted underprivileged children with soccer boots in cape Town's Woodstock suburb in the Western Cape.
Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis has been the fuel behind the team’s drive in recent years, and this is thanks to her positive outlook on the team’s performances.
The Department of Sport’s decision to advance R5 million for Bafana and Banyana payments was a wonderful gesture, but one wonders how else Safa would have solved this problem. . .
Some Bafana and Banyana players have been waiting for payments since September as Safa have been grappling with cash-flow issues, leading to delays in disbursing match bonuses and salaries.
Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie has forwarded SAFA an advance to help pay the salaries of Bafana Bafana and Banyana Banyana players.
Banyana Banyana faced tough challenges during their tour of Jamaica, suffering two defeats but gaining valuable experience ahead of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations
Banyana will be determined to regain momentum with a win following last month's defeats to Denmark and England during their mini-European tour last month.
As Banyana Banyana journey through a challenging phase, coach Desiree Ellis will hope she can turn the tide against Jamaica and harness her players’ potential for the Wafcon.
Banyana Banyana midfielder Kholosa Biyana has placed defending the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) at the top of their priority list.