Nigeria staged an extraordinary second-half comeback to defeat hosts Morocco 3-2 and lift their 10th CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) crown at the Stade Olympique in Rabat on Saturday night. Trailing 2-0 at half-time in front of a partisan Moroccan crowd, the Super Falcons showed their pedigree and resilience, clawing their way back into the match with a display of clinical finishing and sheer determination to cement their status as queens of African football. Goals from Esther Okoronkwo,…

Defending champions Banyana Banyana have settled for fourth place at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Ghana held their nerve in a dramatic penalty shootout to defeat South Africa and claim the bronze medal in Casablanca, Morocco, on Friday night. After a 1-1 draw in regulation time, the Black Queens triumphed 4-3 in the shootout at Stade Larbi Zaouli to seal third place in the tournament. It was a fitting end to a thrilling encounter between two fierce rivals…

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…

Banyana Banyana versus Nigeria’s Super Falcons in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals could be regarded as a final before the final. The two sides will clash at the 30,000-seater Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca, Morocco, on Tuesday evening (18H00). Nigeria is ranked number one in Africa, followed by the WAFCON defending champions Banyana Banyana in second spot. It is certainly a must-watch match. Former Nigeria and South Africa captains Desire Oparanozie and Amanda Dlamini, both now CAF co-commentators,…

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,…

Defending champions Banyana Banyana boast three players in the Best XI from the group stage of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, currently taking place in Morocco. The team was released by CAF’s Technical Study Group (TSG) on Wednesday morning. Banyana Banyana finished top of Group C, with defenders Bambanani Mbane and Fikile Magama, as well as midfielder Refiloe Jane, amongst the best players. Banyana Banyana will bank on the trio to continue their fine form when they take on…

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…