The Sasol-sponsored Banyana Banyana shrugged off some rustiness and got back to winning ways when they defeated Uzbekistan 3-0 at the 2023 Turkish Women’s Cup. The clash took place at the Emirhan Sport Complex in Antalya on Saturday (18 February). This was South Africa’s first match since 8 October 2022 when they faced 2023 FIFA Women’s […]
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Gabrielle Onguene came off the bench to grab a brace which saw Cameroon defeat a stubborn Thailand in a 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup play-off on Saturday (18 February) at the Waikato Stadium in Hamilton. The result sets up a date between the Indomitable Lionesses and Portugal for a spot in the global finals, which […]
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Roselord Borgella scored a brace to propel Haiti to within one match of qualifying for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup to be co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand from 20 July to 20 August. The Caribbean Islands side defeated Senegal 4-0 in the qualifying playoffs, ending the African hopefuls’ dream of reaching their maiden […]
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The Sasol-sponsored Banyana Banyana take on Uzbekistan on Saturday (18 February) in their opening match of the 2023 Turkish Women’s Cup currently underway in Antalya, Turkey. The South Africans arrived in that country on Wednesday (15 February) after much uncertainty about their travel following a devastating earthquake that ravaged Turkey and the neighbouring Syria. But […]
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Former head coach of South Sudan, Shilene Booysen as well as current South African U17 Women’s National Team head coach, Simphiwe Dludlu, have been confirmed as part of the additions to the Sasol-sponsored Banyana Banyana squad ahead of the upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup. The tournament will run from 20 July to 20 August 2023 […]
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South Africa, Zambia, Morocco and Nigeria are the four nations that will be representing the African continent at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup to be co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand, scheduled to run from 20 July to 20 August. But this could all change and Africa could have a record six teams – […]
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Football enthusiasts, brace yourselves, the FIFA Women’s World Cup trophy is coming to South Africa in March for two days – 22-23. This is part of the Trophy Tour that is held before every World Cup event. But the first country on the continent to host the travelling party will be Morocco on 20 March, […]
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The Zambian Senior Women’s National Team had to wait for the referee’s optional time to secure victory over North Macedonia in their opening match of the 2023 Turkish Women’s Cup played in Antalya, Turkey on Wednesday afternoon (15 February). Grace Chanda’s late strike separated the two sides after the encounter seemed to heading for a […]
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The Sasol-sponsored Banyana Banyana are on their way to Türkiye after delays to their travel following a devastating earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria leaving thousands dead and many more missing and misplaced. After lengthy deliberations, the South Africans will take part in the Turkish Women’s Cup that kicks off today, 15-21 February 2023. Desiree Ellis’ charges […]
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The Sasol-sponsored Banyana Banyana assemble for camp on Sunday, 12 February 2023 in Johannesburg for the Turkish Women’s Cup, but there are still doubts about whether the tournament will go ahead or not, or also if South Africa is travelling or not. Zambia is in the same boat as they also have announced their final […]