Category Archives: Banyana Banyana

Banyana Banyana fall short against Serbia, but a lot of positivity out of the clash

A slow start in their international fixture against Serbia saw the Sasol-sponsored Banyana Banyana go down 2-3 on Monday, 10 April 2023. Three quick goals in the first 22 minutes was all the home side needed to walk away with victory against the African champions at the Sports Centre of the Serbia Football Association in […]

Banyana Banyana ready for Serbia – Refiloe Jane

Co-captain of the Sasol-sponsored Banyana Banyana, Refiloe Jane, says the team is ready for their international friendly match against Serbia, which takes place on Monday (10 April 2023) at the Sports Centre of the Serbian FA in Stara Pazova. Kickoff is at 13h30. The South Africans left for the Eastern European country on Thursday (6 April) […]

Mbane available for Banyana Banyana vs Serbia international friendly

Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies and Banyana Banyana defender Bambanani Mbane will now be available for the international friendly match against Serbia on Monday, 11 April 2023. Mbane was initially ruled out of the match due to a family emergency but has since being cleared to travel – she will join her compatriots in Serbia on Saturday […]

Busy period as all 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup participants are in action this international break

The 3-11 April 2023 FIFA International Break has provided countries with an opportunity to finetune their sides ahead of the upcoming Women’s World Cup scheduled for Australia and New Zealand from 20 July to 20 August. All 32 participants in the tournament – including the four African representatives, South Africa, Morocco, Nigeria and Zambia – […]

Switzerland will host the 2025 Women’s Euros

Switzerland has won the right to host the 2025 Women’s European Championship, beating off a strong challenge from Poland, France and a joint bid from the Nordic countries – Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Norway. The announcement was made by UEFA on Tuesday (4 April 2023) following a meeting of the executive committee. Switzerland last hosted […]

Jacob’s Creek signs on as FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ Official Supporter

FIFA has today announced that Australian wine brand Jacob’s Creek has signed on as a FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ Official Supporter.  Jacob’s Creek, a favourite Australian wine, will welcome the world to its home in Australia and across the Tasman in Aotearoa New Zealand for the 32-team tournament, which kicks off on 20 July.  […]

Banyana Banyana’s Magaia and Seoposenwe on target abroad ahead of the FIFA break

Head coach of the Sasol-sponsored Banyana Banyana, Desiree Ellis, will have been pleased with the news that two of her top strikers, South Korea-based Hilda Magaia and Jermaine Seoposenwe, who plies her trade in Mexico, were both on the scoresheet over the weekend (Sunday, 3 April 2023) for their respective clubs ahead of reporting for […]

PHOTOS: Every Nike 2023 Women’s World Cup kit

With 13 federations qualifying for this summer’s FIFA Women’s World Cup, Nike has more partner federations than any other brand qualify for the World Cup. Nike worked with each of their 13 partner federations to design its respective new National Team Collection, including kits and lifestyle apparel. Each collection “is inspired by each country’s distinct […]

CAF releases Women’s Football Landscape Report 2022 giving overview of progress in Women’s football in Africa 

First landscape report highlights progress made so far in Women’s Football Report part of CAF’s commitment to invest in Women’s Football in Africa 52 countries participate in the research of the Study Study details progress in Women’s football and findings summarizes overview of women’s football on the continent For the first time, 47 out of […]

Ellis looking for improvement against Serbia as Banyana Banyana wind down WC preparations

Head coach of Banyana Banyana Desiree Ellis has been impressed by the local-based players after a week-long camp held in Johannesburg from 27 – 31 March 2023. The purpose of getting together early was to accelerate the level of conditioning for the players before the FIFA break, where the overseas-based players were expected to join. […]