Simphiwe Dludlu, head coach of the South African U-17 Women’s National Team (Basetsana), has called up 29 players for a training camp – this is in preparation for the Road to the 2022 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup scheduled October in India. The tournament has been rescheduled after the 2020 edition was cancelled due to […]
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King Zwelithini Stadium in Umlazi, south west of Durban in the KwaZulu Natal Province, will host the 2021 edition of the Sasol League National Championships from 7-13 February 2022. This annual competition was postponed in December last year due to the Covid-19 pandemic – and in line with safety protocols, no fans will be allowed […]
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Banyana Banyana will be back in action since their last outing in October 2021 when they walloped Mozambique in the second leg of the African Women’s Cup of Nations (AWCON) of Nations at the FNB Stadium. In their first match of the 2022 programme, the Sasol-sponsored South African Senior Women’s National team returns for a […]
THE Philippines women’s football team has qualified for their first ever FIFA Women’s World Cup – this after defeating China Taipei in a penalty shootout in the quarterfinals of the Asian Cup in India. This is also the country’s first major global tournament for both women and men. The Filipinas are ranked 64th in the […]
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Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies have been rewarded for their hard work in 2021. After bagging R2m for winning the Hollywoodbets Super League, Sports, Arts and Culture minister, Nathi Mthethwa, bestowed the recognition of Excellence Awards to the Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies team after they became the inaugural champions of the 2021 Confederation of African Football (CAF) Women’s […]
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JVW FC has appointed Ghanaian Mohama Musa Arthur as their new coach for the upcoming Hollywoodbets Super League season. Musa Arthur takes the place of recently-departed Ciara Picco, who left the club after a five-year stay to move abroad to pursue other interests. Musa Arthur will be assisted by former JVW FC player, Unathi Mabena, […]
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Red-hot Chelsea striker Sam Kerr has broken Tim Cahill’s all-time record of 50 goals for Australia. The 28-year old moved to 54 goals as she netted give times in Australi’s 18-0 win over Indonesia in the Women’s Asian Cup. Here’s more on the story: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/60084288 Source: BBC.com
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The 2021/22 season of the Hollywoodbets Super League is upon us, and several teams have started making their way back to pre-season training . Many sides will no doubt have different personnel for various reasons. Last year’s debutants in the women’s league, JWV FC, is one such club. They have lost the services of long-time […]
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Afghanistan-born Nadia Nadim has seen a lot in her life. Her father was executed and her family fled to Denmark where she became not just a football sensation but also a qualified medical doctor. Here’s her story: https://www.givemesport.com/1823049-nadia-nadim-continues-to-show-shes-an-incredible-role-model-by-becoming-a-qualified-doctor Source: GiveMeSport
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Banyana Banyana midfielder Linda Motlhalo has extended her stay in Sweden after signing a two year contract with Djurgarden IF. The former South African U20 captain joined the side two years ago after spells in the USA (Houston Dash) and China (Beijing BG Phoenix FC). “I am very happy that I have signed a new […]