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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.
Spain win, Argentina off mark in Olympic men's football
Spain beat Iraq in the second match of their Olympic men’s football campaign, while Spain were too good for the Dominican Republic.
VAR drama: Chaotic Argentina-Morocco Olympic match restarts after almost two-hour delay
Cristian Medina thought he had grabbed a 2-2 draw for Argentina in the 16th minute of added time, but after a lengthy delay, his goal was ruled out by VAR for offside.
Kylian Mbappe, Antoine Griezmann absent from initial France Olympic team list
Kylian Mbappe and Antoine Griezmann have been left out of the preliminary list of 25 players called up by hosts France for the Olympic Games football tournament.
Australia’s Sam Kerr, the face of women’s football, ruled out of Paris Olympics
Talismanic Australian striker Sam Kerr was officially ruled out of the Olympics Tuesday, almost five months after a serious knee injury derailed her season with Chelsea.
CAF, UCT to promote African football administration
Together, the duo will drive a programme for African football stakeholders that will expand their strategic acumen and strengthen their leadership capabilities.
Time for new Banyana Banyana generation to take over baton
It was an outcome that broke a nation’s hearts, Banyana failing to qualify for the forthcoming Olympic Games in Paris courtesy of the aggregate 1-0 defeat by Nigeria.
Desiree Ellis: Banyana hurting badly after Nigeria Olympic qualifier defeat
Banyana Banyana had been a source of joy for the football fraternity in recent times, winning the Wafcon and qualifying for back-to-back World Cups.
WATCH: They talked a lot - Nigeria coach after beating Banyana to Paris Olympics
Following their aggregate win over Banyana Banyana in their Paris Olympics second leg qualifier, Nigeria coach Randy Waldrum said his team preferred to do their talking.
Urban Warriors run foul of Sundowns
An erroneously awarded penalty condemned relegation-doomed Cape Town Spurs to defeat against the DStv Premiership champions-elect Mamelodi Sundowns in Green Point on Tuesday.
Banyana will put everything into this match, says coach Desiree Ellis
Banyana lost the first leg 1-0 in Abuja, Nigeria, but coach Desiree Ellis insisted on Monday her side still has a great chance to qualify for the Paris Olympics.
Keepers key to battle between Banyana and Super Falcons
HERMAN GIBBSBanayana Banyana goalkeeper and her Nigerian rival Chiamaka Nnadozie are shaping up as the key figures in today’s epic African women’s football showdown in the quest to secure a ticket to the Paris 2024 Olympics. South Africa, the reigning Wafcon champions, will face off against Nigeria, Africa’s top-ranked team in the world, in the second leg of the final round of Olympic qualifying at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria (kick-off 7.
Ellis urges Banyana to throw caution to the wind
Smiso MsomiBanyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis has roused her charges ahead of the second leg of their Olympic Games qualifier against Nigeria. The South African women’s football team are looking to overturn a 1-0 first-leg result, beat the Super Falcons and seal a place at the 2024 Olympic Games in France starting in July.
Banyana, Super Falcons add another chapter to rivalry
Smiso MsomiThe age-old rivalry between Banyana Banyana and the Super Falcons of Nigeria has been one of the fiercest in women’s football for decades. A battle that began 29 years ago in the African Women’s Championship has been somewhat elevated as a contest among African women’s football royalty despite Banyana's limited trophy success.
Thembi Kgatlana says Banyana can turn the tables on Nigeria in Olympic qualifier
Despite already being at a disadvantage when Banyana take to the pitch in Pretoria, Thembi Kgatlana was optimistic about her side’s chances against Nigeria in their Paris Olympics qualifier.
Nigeria coach throws down gauntlet to Banyana
HERMAN GIBBSNigeria women’s national team coach Randy Waldrum vows his team won’t sit back to defend their lead against South Africa’s Banyana Banyana tomorrow evening in Pretoria. In Friday’s Olympic qualifying first leg clash in Abuja, hosts Nigeria significantly advanced their qualification claims for Paris 2024 by defeating the South Africans 1-0.
Ellis confident of Banyana come Tuesday
The return leg will be key for Banyana. They’ll have to make their striking unit work and score goals if they are to make it to the Paris finals.
Banyana have it all to do in Tshwane second leg
With the second leg a ‘do or die’ affair, coach Ellis will probably have to consider bringing back a tried and tested partnership such as that of Matlou and Bambanani Mbane.
Banyana lynchpin Thembi Kgatlana and Co can snare Nigeria’s Super Falcons
Banyana’s ever-improving ability is reflected in the stats, which show the South Africans have won four of their last five meetings against Nigeria.
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.
Salgado feels there’s no stopping Banyana in final qualifier
MIHLALI BALEKA“There’s nothing that can stop us!”That was the bold claim of Banyana Banyana attacker Gabriela Salgado ahead of the team’s final Olympic qualifier first-leg clash with Nigeria in Abuja on Friday. The return leg is in Pretoria on Tuesday. Gabriela Salgado of South Africa. | BackpagePix Recent achievements have heightened expectations that SA will emerge victorious and make the Games in Paris in July and August.
Banyana urged to show spirit of champions
MIHLALI BALEKABanyana Banyana attacker Gabriela Salgado says they must prove why they are the African champs in the final Olympic qualifier first-leg clash with Nigeria in Abuja on Friday. Gabriela Salgado and her Banyana teammates have been hard at work this week as they prepare for Nigeria. BackpagePix Banyana won the last edition of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations and qualified for back-to-back World Cups in 2019 and 2023 respectively.
Banyana defender Lebohang Ramalepe on Nigeria clash - It’s do or die
Banyana will take on hosts Nigeria on Friday, before the return leg on April 9 at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria. The winner on aggregate will qualify for the Paris Olympics in July and August.
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.