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… Continue reading CAF Names WAFCON Best XI
Tag: Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON)
Banyana Banyana Edge Closer to Title Defence
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… Continue reading Banyana Banyana Edge Closer to Title Defence
Banyana Banyana Aim for Top Spot
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… Continue reading Banyana Banyana Aim for Top Spot
Desiree Ellis: No Game is Easy
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… Continue reading Desiree Ellis: No Game is Easy
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 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… Continue reading Banyana Banyana Sends Strong Message with WAFCON Win
CAF Unveils Technical Study Group for WAFCON
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… Continue reading CAF Unveils Technical Study Group for WAFCON
Big Boost for Women’s Football Ahead of WAFCON
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%… Continue reading Big Boost for Women’s Football Ahead of WAFCON
CAF Unveils New Wafcon Trophy
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… Continue reading CAF Unveils New Wafcon Trophy
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 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… Continue reading Banyana Banyana Money Issues Resolved
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. 𝙂𝙤𝙖𝙡𝙠𝙚𝙚𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙨: Kaylin Swart, Casey… Continue reading Banyana Banyana’s Final Squad for the WAFCON