Category Archives: Banyana Banyana

Lesotho have been somewhat regular competitors at the HOLLYWOODBETS COSAFA Women’s Championships since the first tournament played in 2002, though they did not take part in 2019 or 2021. They did not get off to the best of starts in their maiden competition in 2002 with a 15-0 defeat in their opener to hosts Zimbabwe, […]

There have been nine previous HOLLYWOODBETS COSAFA Women’s Championships since the first was played in 2002, each providing excitement and showcasing the quality of the talent in the Southern African region. Ahead of the 10th instalment to be staged in South Africa’s Nelson Mandela Bay from August 31-September 11, we take a look back at […]

With a little under two weeks to go to the start of the 2022 HOLLYWOODBETS COSAFA Women’s Championship, the excitement is building ahead of what will be a fascinating competition in Nelson Mandela Bay from August 31-September 11. Here is a reminder of the groups, the fixtures and just what to expect in what is […]

South Africa are seven-time winners of the HOLLYWOODBETS COSAFA Women’s Championship but will be looking to regain the title in 2022 after finishing a surprise fourth last year following semi-final defeat to Malawi. Best finish: Winners (2002, 2006, 2008, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020) FIFA Ranking: 54 CAF Ranking: 2 Last five tournaments:  2017 – Winners 2018 – Winners 2019 – Winners […]

The HOLLYWOODBETS COSAFA Women’s Championship kicks off in Gqeberha from August 31-Spetember 11 where a new champions for 2022 will be crowned. Tanzania return to defend their title, but will face stiff opposition among the field of 12 teams desperate for the trophy. We look at some of the key regulations for competition. Deciding group […]

Former Banyana Banyana defender and captain Simphiwe Dludlu has been tasked with the duties of leading the South African Senior Women’s National Team at this year’s COSAFA Women’s Championships. “This is a very big opportunity afforded to me by the Association and the best Coach in Africa, Desiree Ellis. I am glad that I will […]

The HOLLYWOODBETS COSAFA Women’s Championship will be played in Nelson Mandela Bay this year from August 31-September 11, when the best of the region’s talent will gather in the hope of lifting the prestigious trophy. The tournament has become a hugely popular fixture on the COSAFA calendar, not least for the quality of the football, […]

This will be the sixth year in a row that the HOLLYWOODBETS COSAFA Women’s Championship has been held, a sign once more of COSAFA’s commitment to the development of the women’s game in the region. The tournament will be hosted in Nelson Mandela Bay from August 31-September 11, with African champions South Africa and fellow […]

The Sasol-sponsored Banyana Banyana have been drawn in Group A in the 2022 Hollywoodbets COSAFA Women’s Championship. The African champions were pulled alongside Angola, Mauritius and Mozambique, while defending champions Tanzania are in Group C with 2022 WAFCON quarter-finalists Botswana, as well as Malawi and Comoros. 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup bound Zambia headline Group […]