Category Archives: Banyana Banyana

Herve Renard to lead France at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup 

The French Football Federation (FFF) has moved quickly and announced Herve Renard as the new head coach of the French Women’s National Team until August 2024. The two-time CAF Africa Cup of Nations winner takes up the appointment just hours after he had resigned as the coach of the Saudi Arabia Men’s National Team. He […]

SAFA President excited about the future of women’s football

With the FIFA World Cup trophy tour having already having passed through the continent, President of the South African Football Association (SAFA) Dr Danny Jordaan, says the future of women’s football looks very bright. He was speaking at a gala dinner held to welcome the FIFA delegation that had brought the trophy to South Africa. […]

Banyana Banyana’s Andile Dlamini adds to her growing list of awards

Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies goalkeeper Andile Dlamini’s star continues to shine brighter with each passing moment. Sticks, as she is popularly known among her peers, was on Saturday (25 March 2023) named the 2022 Sports Star of the Year at the 16th annual South African Sports Awards held at Sun City near Rustenburg. She pipped Ashleigh Buhai- golf […]

Banyana Banyana defender expresses disappointment on missing out on final World Cup preparations

Long serving Banyana Banyana defender Janine van Wyk has expressed her disappointment of not being included in the national team’s final preparations ahead of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup set for 20 July to 20 Augustt in Australia and New Zealand. The Greece-based player was recently left out of the preliminary squad of 32 […]

FIFA starts bidding process for FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™

Most comprehensive bidding process in the history of the competition Member associations to express interest by 21 April 2023 Tournament host(s) expected to be appointed by the FIFA Congress on 17 May 2024  FIFA launched the most robust and comprehensive bidding process in the history of the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ today, with the Congress […]

Banyana Banyana secure Serbia friendly, Ellis announces preliminary squad for the match

The Sasol-sponsored Banyana Banyana have secured an international friendly match against Serbia as the African Champions ramp up their preparations for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, which will run from 20 July to 20 August. This will be the first time the two nations meet, and the clash is set to take place in […]

The FIFA Women’s World Cup trophy is in South Africa!

After months of waiting, the coveted FIFA Women’s World Cup trophy has arrived in South Africa – and the citizens of this country have a chance to get up close and personal with the prestigious work of art. After entering the African continent through Morocco on Monday (20 March 2023), the trophy will be in […]

Banyana Banyana’s Jane scores and leads Sassuolo to victory in Italy

Banyana Banyana co-captain Refiloe Jane was on the scoresheet for her side Sassuolo in the Italian Serie A Femminile on Saturday (18 March 2023). The Soweto-born midfielder opened the scoring in the sixth minute, before Daniella Sabatino and Clelland increased the advantage with a goal each for a 3-0 win over Sampdoria. This was Jane’s […]

Sundowns Ladies sign Banyana Banyana defender

Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies have moved to further strengthen their rear-line after signing experienced defender Lebohang Ramalepe for an undisclosed duration. She is expected to be unveiled this afternoon (Saturday, March 2023) when Banyana ba Style take on neighbours and new kids on the block, University of Pretoria in the Tshwane Derby at 15h00. The Hollywoodbets […]

FIFA increases prize money for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup

The world football governing body, FIFA, has increased the prize money for the 2023 Women’s World Cup by 300% compared to the 2019 global women’s showpiece in France. FIFA president Gianni Infantino made the announcement in Kigali, Rwanda after being re-elected for another four-year term as president by the 211-member Congress. He announced that the […]