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Banyana Banyana close to being ready for Wafcon defence - Gamede
Banyana Banyana defender-cum-midfielder Bongeka Gamede says they are close to being ready for the defence of their continental crown after a successful outing at the Cosafa Tri-Nations Series which was held on home soil.
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.
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.
Ellis demands more despite Banyana’s winning start in Tri-Nations series
Desiree Ellis has said that Banyana Banyana could have done better despite winning 3-2 against Botswana in the opening match of the tri-series that also features Zambia.
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.
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.
South Africa's national teams thrive despite SAFA's leadership failures
South African football is thriving, with Bafana Bafana's impressive performance in the Africa Cup of Nations and Banyana Banyana's historic achievement at the World Cup.
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.
Desiree Ellis happy with depth in Banyana squad ahead of Wafcon
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.
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.
Banyana Banyana’s Nyandeni set for emotional farewell in final match against Malawi
Nompumelelo Nyandeni bids farewell to Banyana Banyana as she reaches 150 caps against Malawi
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.
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
Banyana Banyana ramp up preparations for pivotal friendlies against Malawi
Banyana Banyana are intensifying their preparations for two crucial friendlies against Malawi.
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.
WAFCON champions Banyana Banyana unveil squad for Malawi double-header
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.
Desiree Ellis applauds Banyana's young guns after back-to-back wins over Lesotho
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’s young stars shine in hard-fought win over Lesotho
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.
Ellis aims to strengthen Banyana with Lesotho friendlies
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.
Young Banyana stars set to shine in crucial Lesotho friendly
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
Desiree Ellis drops senior stars as Banyana Banyana focus on youth for Lesotho clashes
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
Youthful Banyana squad for February training camp
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
Bafana, Banyana kit sponsor Le Coq files for bankruptcy
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.
Columnist Gasant Abarder launches 'Re-Boot' Initiative to provide football boots for underprivileged children
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.
Year-End Review: Desiree Ellis’ Banyana Banyana shrugged off poor start
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.