Banyana Banyana have failed to defend their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title, falling to Nigeria in the semi-finals. Nigeria edged archrivals South Africa 2-1 in a pulsating last-four clash played on Tuesday evening at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca, Morocco. In a match billed as a “final before the final,” Rasheedat Ajibade and Michelle Alozie delivered when it mattered most, scoring on either side of a Linda Motlhalo penalty to help the Super Falcons avenge their 2022 group…

Defending champions Banyana Banyana have booked their place in the semi-finals of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Banyana Banyana had to dig deep to reach the last four, beating Senegal on penalties in their Quarter-finals clash played at the Honneur Stadium in Oujda, Morocco, on Saturday night. Following 120 minutes of tense, goalless football, Banyana Banyana triumphed 4–1 in the shootout to secure a semi-final date with Nigeria thanks to heroic saves by Andile “Sticks” Dlamini. Karabo Dhlamini, Tiisetso…

South Africa’s senior women’s national team, Banyana Banyana, will be up against Senegal in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) on Saturday evening. The defending champions will meet the West Africans in the quarter-finals at the Honneur Stadium in Oujda, Morocco. Kickoff is at 21h00 South African time and live on SABC 3. This is the second meeting between these two teams at the WAFCON, with South Africa winning 1-0 at the 2012 edition in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea. However,…

South Africa’s senior national women’s side, Banyana Banyana, is three games away from defending the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Banyana Banyana finished top of Group C with a dominant display to brush aside Mali 4–0 in Oudja, Morocco, on Monday. Lebohang Ramalepe, captain Refiloe Jane, Hildah Magaia, and Ronnel Donnelly were all on the scoresheet. In the quarter-finals, Banyana Banyana will meet Senegal on Saturday, 19 July, also in Oudja. Senegal sneaked in as one of the third-placed…

Banyana Banyana will look to maintain their top position in Group C when they meet Mali in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) on Monday. South Africa’s women’s senior national team is guaranteed a place in the quarter-finals, but the top spot in their group is still up for grabs. Banyana and Mali are on four points each, but Dr. Desiree Ellis’ charges are ahead on goal difference. CAF first considers head-to-head to separate two teams on the same…

Banyana Banyana delivered a disappointing performance against Tanzania on Friday night in their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) clash at the Honneur Stadium in Oujda, Morocco, but head coach Dr Desiree Ellis has come to the team’s defence. The defending champions, placed second in CAF rankings, were expected to brush aside 23rd-ranked Tanzania, but the East Africans were first on the scoresheet, and Banyana Banyana could only manage a 1-1 draw in the end. Center-back Bambanani Mbane came to…

South Africa’s senior women’s national team, Banyana Banyana, are expecting a win against Tanzania in their second match of the ongoing Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Banyana made a great start a few days ago when they beat Ghana 2-0 in their Group C clash played at the Honneur Stadium in Oujda, Morocco. A win against Tanzania at the Oudja venue will see Banyana Banyana reach the quarterfinal stage, and the team’s coach, Dr. Desiree Ellis, is cautious despite Banyana…

South Africa’s senior women’s national team, Banyana Banyana, is off to a great start at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Dr. Desiree Ellis’ charges dispatched Ghana 2-0 in their Group C opening match played at the Honneur Stadium in Oujda, northeast of Morocco, on Monday evening. Goals from Linda Motlhalo and Jermaine Seoposenwe inside the opening 35 minutes gave Banyana Banyana the result they needed to assert their status as title contenders in the expanded 12-team competition. Ghana, making…

Banyana Banyana coach Dr. Desiree Ellis says they have left no stone unturned in their preparations for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Banyana Banyana kick off the defence of their title when they meet Ghana at the Honneur Stadium in Oujda, a city in the northeast of Morocco. Kickoff has been set for 18H00 South African time, and the match will be live on SABC 3 as well as SuperSport 202. “We’ve done a lot of analysis,…

In a concerning development, petroleum company Sasol has cut off ties with the South African Football Association (SAFA)… for now. Sasol has confirmed in a statement that the sponsorship agreement with SAFA terminated a few days ago on 30 June. “Sasol can confirm that our sponsorship agreement with SAFA, which encompassed support for the senior women’s team, Banyana Banyana, as well as the Sasol League, officially concluded on June 30, 2025.” This is undoubtedly a major blow to the Women’s…