Category Archives: Banyana Banyana

USA-based defender Shakira O’Malley is hoping she will be part of the selected squad of 21 that will be tasked with defending the Sasol-sponsored Banyana Banyana’s trophy at this year’s TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) next month. The former U17 and U20 Women’s National team player is among the 46 names announced […]

It’s every player’s dream to represent her country, especially at a higher level in tournaments like the CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, the Olympic Games, as well as the FIFA World Cup.  Head coach of the Sasol-sponsored Banyana Banyana, Desiree Ellis, recently released the names of the preliminary squad of 46 players for the […]

South Africa, Botswana and Zambia will go back to the drawing board knowing what they need to work on following the completion of the Three Nations Challenge – this after the three countries clubbed together to play a series of matches in preparation for the upcoming TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in July […]

The Sasol-sponsored Banyana Banyana made it two wins in a row as they beat Zambia 2-0 to lift the Three Nations Challenge trophy on Tuesday (3 June 2025) at the Lucas Moripe Stadium in Atteridgeville, near Pretoria. Goals late in the second half by Denmark-based Bongeka Gamede and Jermaine Seoposenwe, who plays her football in […]

Head coach of the Sasol-sponsored Banyana Banyana, Desiree Ellis, says she is looking for an improved performance from her charges when they take on their counterparts from Zambia in the final fixture of the Three Nations Tournament. The three match event – involving South Africa, Zambia and Botswana – comes to an end on Tuesday […]

There were only six games this past weekend with some teams not in action due to the international break where the Sasol-sponsored Banyana Banyana played two international friendlies against Botswana and Zambia. Among those in action was Durban Ladies, whose season is in a precarious position. Although it’s early days, the KwaZulu Natal outfit is […]

The Sasol-sponsored Banyana Banyana will begin the defence of their TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations on Monday, 7 July 2025 with a Group C clash against Ghana. The match will take place at the Honneur Stadium in Oujda where South Africa will be based for the duration of the group stages matches. Kickoff is at […]

Former Banyana Banyana and Bafana Bafana Performance Analyst, Shilene Booysen says football is in her blood and will jump on to the next project after taking a short break at home in South Africa. Although she has a few offers from both clubs and countries, she has opted to join FIFA as a Technical Expert […]

Banyana Banyana forward Hilda Magaia will not be used in the Tri-Nations tournament currently underway between South Africa, Botswana and Zambia. The Mexico-based star is nursing some niggles and Desiree Ellis, head coach of the Sasol-sponsored Banyana, has confirmed that they are managing her so she can be ready for the upcoming TotalEnergies CAF Women’s […]

Botswana, Zambia and the Sasol-sponsored Banyana Banyana will be the three representatives of the COSAFA region at the upcoming TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) which kicks off in Morocco from 5-26 July 2025. South Africa are the defending champions, a title they won in 2022 in where Zambia reached the semi-finals while […]