Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON)
Banyana Banyana Sends Strong Message with WAFCON Win
South Africa’s senior women’s national team, Banyana Banyana, is off to a great start at…
CAF Unveils Technical Study Group for WAFCON
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled the Technical Study Group (TSG) for the…
Big Boost for Womenโs Football Ahead of WAFCON
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has increased the Womenโs Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON)…
CAF Unveils New Wafcon Trophy
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled a new trophy for the Women’s Africa…
Banyana Banyana Money Issues Resolved
The South African Football Association (SAFA) has assured the nation that all is well in Banyana Banyana’s camp ahead of the Womenโs Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). In the past few days, reports emerged of Banyana Banyana refusing to train at their base in Morocco due to monies owed to the team. “The African champions Banyana Banyana have resumed their preparations for the defence of their continental title after the impasse over monies owed to them was resolved on Saturday,”…
Banyana Banyana’s Final Squad for the WAFCON
Banyana Banyana head coach Dr. Desiree Ellis has announced the team to defend the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title. Banyana are the defending champions after winning their maiden crown in 2022. Morocco will host the tournament from 5-26 July and Dr. Ellis has put together a 26-woman squad for the tournament. ๐๐ค๐๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ง๐จ: Kaylin Swart, Casey Gordon (both JVW FC), Andile Dlamini (Sundowns), Dineo Magagula (TS Galaxy). ๐ฟ๐๐๐๐ฃ๐๐๐ง๐จ: Lebohang Ramalepe, Tiisetso Makhubela, Bambanani Mbane, Karabo Dhlamini (all Sundowns), Lonathemba Mhlongo, Fikile Magama (both UWC) Gabriela…
Themba Kgatlana to Miss WAFCON Tournament
Banyana Banyana’s chances of retaining their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations [WAFCON] title may have greatly diminished after the latest squad was announced. On Sunday, Banyana Banyana coach Dr. Desiree Ellis trimmed her preliminary squad from 46 to 28 ahead of the tournament in Morocco next month. The players will go into camp in Johannesburg on 19 June, but without star player Thembi Kgatlana. Nicknamed “Pikinini,” Kgatlana has more often than not delivered for the team, scoring 31 goals in…
CAF Announces Six WAFCON Venues
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has named six venues for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) to be hosted by Morocco from 5-26 July, 2025. The venues are: Olympic Stadium (Rabat), Larbi Zaouli Stadium (Casablanca), Pรจre Jรฉgo Stadium (Casablanca), El Bachir Stadium (Mohammรฉdia), Honor Stadium (Oujda) and Berkane Stadium (Berkane). The Olympic Stadium in Rabat – the country’s capital – is expected to host the final, but this is not yet confirmed by CAF. The brand new Olympic…