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Super Falcons hope to soar again at the Games
Nigeria’s Super Falcons are be eager to do better than their quarter-final finish at Athens 2004 at the Paris Olympics.
Safa turns spicy with new Bafana Bafana food sponsor
Safa announced that the three-year partnership is with Freddy Hirsch as Bafana Bafana’s official Shisanyama partner.
Gautrain offering special deal for Banyana Paris Olympics qualifier at Loftus
With the match kicking off at 7. 30pm, the Gautrain will allow ticket holders for the match a R50 return trip from any station, excluding OR Tambo and Rhodesfield.
Do it for Mzansi in Nigeria, Banyana Banyana
A victory for the defending Wafcon champions will see Banyana join either Zambia or Morocco as the two teams to represent Africa at the Paris Olympics.
Banyana must show World Cup display wasn’t a fluke against Nigeria, says Bongeka Gamede
Banyana have six overseas-based players in camp – including the returning Refiloe Jane – compared to Nigeria, who have 20 in their 22-member squad.
Starting away against Nigeria gives Banyana Banyana an advantage, says Lebohang Ramalepe
After the team held their first training session in Abuja yesterday, with some overseas-based players such as Refiloe Jane joining the group, Banyana are in high spirits.
Banyana without Andile Dlamini for crucial Olympic qualifiers against Nigeria
Andile Dlamini will not be available for the Banyana squad which will be announced later on Thursday by coach Desiree Ellis.
Desiree Ellis urges Banyana Banyana to ‘tick Olympic box’ against Nigeria
Banyana and the Super Falcons have forged an intense rivalry over the years, with the two teams competing for most of the continent’s top prizes.
Kaylin Swart can be the ‘full product’ for Banyana Banyana
Banyana have been boosted by the return of some senior players, including Refiloe Jane from a lengthy injury.
Banyana Banyana to face world champions Spain if they make it to Paris Olympics
Banyana’s qualification fate hangs in the balance since they must still play the final round of qualifying against arch-rivals Nigeria.
Ivory Coast celebrate Africa Cup of Nations victory with parade through Abidjan
Tens of thousands of jubilant fans crammed the streets of Abidjan on Monday for the Ivory Coast's victory parade after the team won the Africa Cup of Nations on home soil.
On the verge of history … England and Spain prepare for Fifa World Cup final
The Fifa Women’s World Cup will crown a new champion as England and Spain clash in the final in Sydney on Sunday.
This is the gayest World Cup ever (and no one's batting an eyelid)
There are about 100 openly LGBTQ+ players and coaches across the the Fifa Women’s World Cup expanded 32 teams, according to counts by LGBTQ+ publications.
Spy hard, welcome to the jungle … Australia up to ‘old tricks’ ahead of England clash at Fifa World Cup
It appears hosts Australia are doing everything in their power to ensure the odds are stacked in their favour, as they tackle old foes England in the semi-finals of the Fifa Women’s World Cup in Sydney on Wednesday.
Spain clinch dramatic victory over Sweden in Fifa World Cup semi-final
Spain clinched a dramatic, late, win over Sweden in Auckland on Tuesday to book their spot in the Fifa Women’s World Cup final.
Age-old foes England and Australia draw battle lines in Fifa World Cup semi
Australia and England will renew an age-old rivalry across sporting codes when the countries clash in the Fifa Women’s World Cup semi-final in Sydney on Wednesday.
Physical Sweden and mesmerising Spain set for titanic struggle in Fifa World Cup semi
It will be a titanic clash of styles as Sweden take on Spain in the first semi-final of the Fifa Women’s World Cup in Auckland on Tuesday.
Japanese tears as Sweden manage tense finish to book Fifa World Cup semi spot
Sweden managed a tense finish to their Fifa Women’s World Cup quarter-final to beat Japan 2-1 and book their spot in the last four of the competition.
Spain pull off stunning extra time win over Netherlands to reach Fifa World Cup semis
Spain scored the winner through teenager Salma Paralluelo in extra time to beat the Netherlands in their Fifa Women’s World Cup quarter-final in Wellington, New Zealand, on Friday.
Hosts Australia march onto Fifa World Cup quarters with victory over Denmark
Hosts Australia did their adoring fans proud with a 2-0 win over Denmark in their Fifa Women’s World Cup last-16 clash in Sydney on Monday.
Japan dump Norway out of Fifa World Cup
Hinata Miyazawa became the tournament top-scorer as she helped Japan to victory over Norway in the Fifa Women’s World Cup last-16 clash in Wellington on Saturday.
Spain thump Switzerland to book Fifa World Cup quarter ticket
Spain thrashed Switzerland 5-1 in their Fifa Women’s World Cup last-16 clash at Eden Park on Saturday.
Banyana may struggle to contain World Cup torchbearers Sweden
Sweden have a rich Women’s World Cup pedigree and has played in every tournament since it started in 1991, when they finished in third place.
Keeper Chiamaka Nnadozie the hero as Nigeria hold Olympic champions Canada in World Cup opener
Olympic champions Canada were held to a goalless draw by Nigeria in their Fifa Women’s World Cup opener on Friday.
On this day in history, July 9
Significant and interesting snippets of news, with a South African angle, from this day in history