The COSAFA Women’s Under-17 Championship returns for a sixth edition to be played in Windhoek, Namibia from May 10-17, where two-time winners Zambia will seek to defend their title The draw for the group stage has already been made, with the nine competing teams split into three pools each containing three sides. Namibia headline Group […]
Category Archives: Basetsana
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Mar
Mar
The South African U17 Women’s National team has a mountain to climb to realise their dreams of a third FIFA World Cup tournament. Despite putting up a gallant fight, Bantwana suffered a 1-3 defeat at the hands of their counterparts from Nigeria in the first leg second round FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers at […]
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Feb
Feb
The University of Fort Hare has sent shockwaves throughout the Hollywoodbets Super League after releasing 14 players from their stable. The Alice, Eastern Cape-based outfit sent seven midfielders, four defenders, two goalkeepers and one forward packing as they attempt to overhaul the team. Just recently, the institution said they will be introducing a new coach and […]
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Jan
Jan
FIFA has urged Member Associations to apply for funding to continue with reforms for the growth of women’s football. In a circular sent out earlier this month to all 211 Football Associations, the world football governing body has advised its members to help take the women’s game to a new level. This was part of […]
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Nov
Nov
Women’s football in South African received a major boost when Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) and the South African Football Association (SAFA) got into a partnership that will help women’s football move forward. At the launch held at SAFA House on Friday (1 November 2024), the giant car manufacturing company handed over 10 vehicles to the […]
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Aug
Aug
Midfield sensation Jessica Wade is back to where it all started for her! She has rejoined JVW after leaving the club a few years ago. At the tender of age of only 12, Wade started in the JVW Program for Football Development, and she has now returned to her roots to join the Hollywoodbets Super […]
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Jan
Jan
South African women’s football had some incredible moments in 2023 and as the dawn of the new year affords more opportunities for all the role-players to stake their claim in this fastest growing sport around the world. The year 2023 saw the Sasol-sponsored Banyana Banyana break record after record – getting their first win at […]
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Nov
Nov
South Africa’s Sheryl Botes has made history after she was appointed as the first foreign female Head Coach of the Uganda Senior Women’s National Team. She has signed a three-year contract, ending in 2026. The announcement was made by the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) after she was revealed to the media on Wednesday, […]
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Oct
Oct
The South African U20 Women’s National Team, Basetsana, is hoping to rewrite the history books by grabbing the elusive spot in the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup. The Maud Khumalo-led squad is the only South African National Team that has never qualified for a FIFA World Cup. The journey to the promised land starts with […]
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Oct
Oct
South Africa’s duo of Sinazo Ntshota and Nobahle Mdelwa is off to Spain on Tuesday, 3 October 2023 for an experience of a lifetime. The pair will be part of a girls’ team comprising players from countries like Brazil, Nigeria, Tanzania, Japan, and Zambia. The group will be attending LaLiga’s flagship development program, the LaLiga […]