On the 15th of May last year, Noko Matlou’s SD Eibar women suffered a heartbreak as they played their last match in the Spanish Premier Division following relegation into the Segundo Division Pro. They finished 14th in the 16-team league and suffered an automatic drop – at the time, after 30 matches they had only collected seven […]
Category Archives: Banyana Banyana
10
May
May
Linda Motlhalo scored a brilliant second half goal to help Glasgow City to a 3-0 win against Hearts in the Scottish Women’s Premier League over the weekend (Sunday, 7 May 2023). And this augurs well for the Sasol-sponsored Banyana Banyana who are heading to their second FIFA Women’s World Cup in July. Motlhalo did not […]
09
May
May
The story of Lydia Monyepao is one of many that give hope that with determination, drive and the will to succeed, you can make it to the top. Her appointment is also seen as a big boost for women in football to hold positions of responsibility and not just be pen pushers. Skills, as she […]
08
May
May
Racing Louisville forward Thembi Kgatlana, who is also a vital part of the Sasol-sponsored Banyana Banyana attack, says she was overjoyed to see herself back on the field doing something she loves – playing football. The USA-based player has been out of action for 10 months after sustaining an Achilles Tendon injury while representing her […]
07
May
May
Exactly 10 months after playing her last match due to injury, Banyana Banyana forward Thembi Kgatlana returned to action – as she ran out for the first time for new employers Racing Louisville away to Orlando Pride in the National Soccer Women’s League (NWSL). The clash took place in the wee hours of Sunday morning, […]
03
May
May
Sasol, the proud sponsor of Banyana Banyana, has unveiled their campaign for the team’s world cup campaign taking place in Australia and New Zealand from 20 July – 20 August. This campaign, encapsulated in the bold statement “South Africa, your support is our energy”, is a clarion call for all South Africans to stand fully behind the […]
03
May
May
Five big European countries – England, Spain, Italy, Germany and France – could face a broadcast blackout of the upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup. This comes after FIFA President Gianni Infantino said offers from some broadcasters were “still very disappointing and a slap in the face” for women’s football. Speaking in Geneva, Switzerland, Infantino called on […]
02
May
May
Head coach of the Sasol-sponsored Banyana Banyana, Desiree Ellis, has called up a group of 27 locally based players for a training camp as she continues to work on finalizing the squad for the upcoming 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup to be held in Australia and New Zealand from 20 July to 20 August. Ellis […]
28
Apr
Apr
Head coach of the Sasol-sponsored Banyana Banyana, Desiree Ellis, was on Friday (28 April 2023) honoured by South Africa’s state President Cyril Ramaphosa, with the Order of Ikhamanga in gold for her contribution in sport. Held at the Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guest House in Pretoria, the Capetonian was among several recipients awarded top honours. National […]
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Apr
Apr
French Kit manufacturer Le Cog Sportif has dropped the new Sasol-sponsored Banyana Banyana as well as Bafana Bafana playing kit following a competition by designers last year with the help of the public. Here is what they came up with: Away Jersey – Green: “The new LCS x SAFA away jersey is a celebration of […]