Category Archives: Banyana Banyana

The South African Senior Women’s National (Banyana Banyana) has assembled for a training camp, but will be without the injured University of the Western Cape defender Bongeka Gamede and Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies forward Lelona Daweti. The pair has been withdrawn from the squad that is currently in camp to prepare for a friendly international against […]

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 […]

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 […]

African women footballers continue to set the scene alight in Europe with their display. South African International Jermaine Seoposenwe, was among a number of overseas-based stars who were on target this past weekend. She is scored for her Spanish side Real Betis. Here’s more on the story: https://www.cafonline.com/development/women-football/news/african-women-in-europe-oshoala-makes-scoring-return Source: CAFOnline.com  

The Australian Human Rights Commission, the New Zealand Human Rights Commission along with FIFA have today published a Human Rights Risk Assessment for the next FIFA Women’s World Cup, to be held in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand in 2023. The assessment examined the potential human rights impact of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ […]

Visa has been announced as the first ever official FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 partner, with the move highlighting commitment from to both parties (FIFA & Visa) to grow the women’s game. At the heart of the collaboration are shared values of equality, diversity and inclusion. For more on the story: https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/womens/womensworldcup/australia-new-zealand2023/media-releases/fifa-announce-visa-as-first-ever-fifa-womens-football-partner Source: FIFA.com   […]

Thembi Kgatlana regained her goalscoring touch by netting as third-placed Atletico Madrid crushed Real Betis 6-1 at the weekend in the Spanish Primera Iberdrola. After scoring in two consecutive matches, the South African could not find the net in two matches for her club before notching the third goal against Betis. Kgatlana is the joint […]

The 2023 Women’s World Cup™ match schedule was revealed last week, with the news celebrated in the host countries of Australia and New Zealand. The tournament is now under 600 days away and the much anticipated 64-fixture match schedule for the tournament will see Australia hosting 35 matches, and New Zealand set to stage 29 […]

FIFA has announced the 64-fixture match schedule for the 9th edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, which will be hosted jointly by Australia and New Zealand in 2023. The opening match and opening ceremony will be held on 20 July 2023 at New Zealand’s Eden Park in Auckland/Tāmaki Makaurau, while Stadium Australia in Sydney/Gadigal […]