Category Archives: Women’s Leagues

Banyana Banyana wrap up 2025 in style – 11 wins in 15 matches

Banyana Banyana will take a short but much-needed break after playing 15 matches in 2025. The latest was a 2-0 win over Morocco away in Agadir on Tuesday night (2 December 2025) – their 11th win of the year. Goals from the Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies duo of Nonhlanhla Mthandi and Noxolo Cesane saw South Africa over […]

It’s always been my dream to play in Europe – Jessica Wade

JVW and Banyana Banyana midfielder Jessica Wade says while it has always been a dream of hers to play in Europe, she can’t believe it’s happening now.  The former South African U17 Women’s National Team captain was announced a few days ago to have clinched a two-year deal with Aland United in the Finland Premier […]

Banyana Banyana defeat 2026 WAFCON hosts in a friendly

The Sasol-sponsored Banyana Banyana rounded off the year 2025 in fine style – defeating Morocco 2-0 at Stade D’Agadir on Tuesday (2 December 2025). Second half goals from Nonhlanhla Mthandi and Noxolo Cesane ensured the South African turned the tables on their stubborn hosts and return home victorious. Both countries were using this match to […]

Winning the league is a humbling experience – Sundowns Ladies coach Sapula

Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies head coach Godfrey Sapula says he has been humbled by winning the 2025 Hollywoodbets Super League title, with two games to spare. They lifted the trophy without kicking a ball (Wednesday, 19 November) after their opponents, City Lads Ladies from Gqeberha, failed to arrive. This season the defending champions were pushed to […]

Banyana Banyana’s Thembi Kgatlana is a league champion in Mexico

Banyana Banyana forward Thembi Kgatlana wrapped up the 2025 season with a gold medal after winning the Liga MX Femenil title in Mexico on Sunday, 24 November 2025. UANL Tigres claimed their record seventh title after defeating a stubborn Club America 1-0 on the night (4-3 on aggregate) in the second leg of the end […]

New faces in Banyana Banyana squad to face Morocco in a friendly

Head coach of the Sasol-sponsored Banyana Banyana, Dr Desiree Ellis, has included new faces in the squad of 26 players which will face Morocco in an international friendly match scheduled for Tuesday, 2 December 2025 away in North Africa. The fixture is part of both countries’ preparations for the CAF Women Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) […]

JVW record their most successful season since promotion after Janine van Wyk takes over

JVW, under the tutelage of Janine van Wyk, ended the 2025 Hollywoodbets Super League season on a high – recording their most successful campaign since promotion to the South African elite women’s football league in 2021. After taking over from former coach Mitch Stevens at the beginning of this season, the 38-year-old retired Banyana Banyana […]

Mixed fortunes for South Africans in the UEFA Women’s Europa Cup

It was a bittersweet night for the remaining South Africans in the UEFA Women’s Europa Cup on Thursday night (19 November 2025). Bongeka Gamede’s Danish outfit Nordsjaelland have progressed to the quarterfinals of the competition after defeating Mura 4-0 – 5-0 on aggregate. After a 1-0 win at home, Nordsjaelland continued where they left off […]

Sundowns Ladies could wrap up league title this afternoon, battle for second place continues

Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies could wrap up the 2025 Hollywoodbets Super League title this afternoon when they face the visiting City Lads Ladies at the Lucas Moripe Stadium in Atteridgeville. Kickoff is at 3pm. The Brazilians need only a point to clinch their record sixth title – no other team has lifted the South African elite […]

Journey to FIFA Women’s Champions League 2026 starts in earnest for African representatives

Eight teams, one trophy, one winner!! The journey to the new FIFA Women’s Club World Cup 2026 commences for the eight African teams that will battle it out in the 2025 CAF Women’s Champions League that takes place from 8 -21 November in Ismailia, Cairo. The teams competing for the right to claim the honours […]