Category Archives: National Teams

Dludlu selects U-17 squad for Kenya WC qualifier

Head coach of the South African U-17 Women’s National Team (Bantwana), Simphiwe Dludlu, has announced a squad of 32 players for their upcoming FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifier against Kenya. The former Banyana Banyana captain, who had to build her team afresh, has been on a scouting mission and has been impressed by several […]

A look at the AWCON second round results and qualified teams

Banyana have qualified for their 12th Africa Women’s Cup of Nations tournament in a row, but Nigeria leads by the number of appearances as they will be playing in their 13th tournament. Botswana, Burundi, Togo and Burkina Faso will be making their debut at the 12-nation women’s football showpiece. COSAFA will have three representatives at […]

Bambanani Mbane wins a double in one night

Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies influential defender, Bambanani Mbane, has won a double in one night. On the night she was helping her country qualify for the 2022 Morocco Africa Women’s Cup of Nation far away in Algeria, she was also named the 2021 Safja Footballer of the Year at a ceremony held back home in Johannesburg. […]

FIFA announces first training sites in Australia for 2023 FWWC

FIFA has today confirmed the first training sites in Australia that will be available to the teams participating in the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™. Each training site will be available for use by participating teams throughout the tournament and the selection marks the conclusion of the initial phase of team […]

Botswana confirm maiden AWCON qualification

South Africa’s neighbours Botswana have qualified for their first ever Africa Women’s Cup of Nation that will take place in Morocco from 2-23 July 2022. The Mares saw off a spirited challenge of fellow COSAFA member Zimbabwe and progressed on the away goals rule. For more on the story: https://www.cafonline.com/development/women-football/news/botswana-scale-through-to-seal-maiden-wafcon-berth Source: CAF.online

Experience played a key role in our qualification – Desiree Ellis

Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis said experience played a major part in helping her side qualify for their 12th Africa Women’s Cup of Nations. The South African Senior Women’s National Team secured their spot for the continental competion following a 3-1 aggregate victory against Algeria in Algiers on Wednesday, 23 February 2022. Banyana Banyana […]

Banyana Banyana secure AWCON spot

 Banyana Banyana have qualified for their 12th consecutive Africa Women’s Cup of Nations tournament after defeating Morocco 3-1 on aggregate, following a 1-1 stalemate in the second leg of their final round clash. The match took place on Wednesday, 23 February 2022 at Stade Omar Hamadi in Algiers. With South Africa leading 2-0 from the […]

Zambia book ticket to Morocco

Zambia have confirmed their participation at the Africa Women’s Cup of Nations following hard-fought goalless draw against Namibia. The Copper Queens booked their spot in Morocco on the away goals rule after the first leg ended 1-1 in Lusaka. The Zambians are looking to qualify for their first ever FIFA World Cup tournament, which will […]

Banyana Banyana on the brink of glory

Banyana Banyana are standing at the gates of glory – just one match away from qualifying for the Morocco 2022 Africa Women Cup of Nations. The South Africans are in Algeria to face the host nation in the second leg of the final round on Wednesday, 23 February 2022 at Stade Omar Hamadi. The visitors […]

The 2022 Africa Women Cup of Nations qualification update

Uganda as well as hosts Morocco are the first two teams to qualify for the event for the 2022 Africa Women Cup of Nations tournament. For the 10 remaining nations, first legs of the third and final round of qualification have been played and after the matches a total number of 12 will be in […]