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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.

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Mihlali Baleka|Published

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.

Sport Soccer Banyana
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.

Sport Soccer Banyana
Mihlali Baleka|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.

Sport Soccer Banyana
Mihlali Baleka|Published

Football entities - especially SAFA - must be must support our clubs and national teams as they are flying the country's flag high

Club and national team football is putting the country on the map at the moment. Hence, Safa and the PSL must do their part, and cater for all their needs.

Sport Soccer Africa
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.

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Mihlali Baleka|Published

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.

Sport Soccer Africa
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.

Sport Soccer Banyana
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.

Sport Soccer Banyana
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

Sport Soccer Banyana
Smiso Msomi|Published

Banyana Banyana ramp up preparations for pivotal friendlies against Malawi

Banyana Banyana are intensifying their preparations for two crucial friendlies against Malawi.

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Thuthukani Mthembu|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.

Sport Soccer Banyana
Smiso Msomi|Published

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

Sport Soccer Banyana
Mthobisi Nozulela|Published

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

Sport Soccer Banyana
Mthobisi Nozulela|Published

Banyana Banyana's Desiree Ellis gears up for tough encounters against Jamaica

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.

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Mthobisi Nozulela|Published