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…

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled the Technical Study Group (TSG) for the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), including three South Africans. The TSG is a team of experienced football experts, former coaches, technical directors, instructors, and analysts, tasked with studying, analysing, and documenting CAF competitions. “They will analyse tactical trends, playing systems, and individual and team performances, producing detailed technical reports that summarize these observations. These reports not only highlight strategies and best practices…

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has increased the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) prize money by 100%. The tournament kicks off on Saturday, 5 July, in Morocco. The President of CAF, Dr Patrice Motsepe said: “CAF is continuing with its commitment to the development and growth of Women’s Football in Africa.” “The 100% increase in the Prize Money for the Winner of the TotalEnergies CAF WAFCON and the 45% total increase in the Prize Money of this competition…

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled a new trophy for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) ahead of the tournament in Morocco. South Africa’s senior women’s national team Banyana Banyana are the defending champions, but 11 other nations will be battling to get their hands on the new trophy. The opening match of the tournament will be played in Rabat at the newly-built Olympic Stadium between hosts Morocco and Zambia on Saturday, 5 July. Banyana Banyana will…

The South African Football Association (SAFA) has assured the nation that all is well in Banyana Banyana’s camp ahead of the Women’s 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 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. 𝙂𝙤𝙖𝙡𝙠𝙚𝙚𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙨: Kaylin Swart, Casey Gordon (both JVW FC), Andile Dlamini (Sundowns), Dineo Magagula (TS Galaxy). 𝘿𝙚𝙛𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨: Lebohang Ramalepe, Tiisetso Makhubela, Bambanani Mbane, Karabo Dhlamini (all Sundowns), Lonathemba Mhlongo, Fikile Magama (both UWC) Gabriela…

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…

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), Père Jégo Stadium (Casablanca), El Bachir Stadium (Mohammédia), 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…