Category Archives: Women’s Leagues

BANYANA BANYANA: Ellis to give more players a chance against USA in preparation for hectic schedule

Expect a slightly altered starting line-up from the Sasol-sponsored Banyana Banyana in their second match their USA counterpart in Chicago on Sunday, 24 September 2023. Head Coach of the African Champions, Desiree Ellis, has been saying she is going to give more players a chance to play in their next fixture against the Americans. The […]

HOLLYWOODBETS SUPER LEAGUE: Two derbies on offer this weekend

Reigning champions Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies, JVW and the University of the Western Cape (UWC) are not playing this weekend in the Hollywoodbets Super League as they have three or more players on national team duty, while Royal AM, Durban Ladies and Coal City Wizards get byes. But there is still plenty of action elsewhere with […]

BANYANA BANYANA: South Africa fall to the USA in a friendly international

In the first match of two friendly fixtures schedule against the USA, the Sasol-sponsored Banyana Banyana went down 3-0 in a crazy 10-minute goal blitz on Friday (22 September 2023) at the TQL Stadium in Cincinnati. This was the third meeting between the two nations and as many losses for South Africa – they are […]

BANYANA BANYANA: Kgatlana warns her teammates about USA intensity

The Sasol-sponsored Banyana Banyana will have to be play as a unit to overcome a strong USA Women’s National Team. These are the words of South African forward, Thembi Kgatlana, who will captain the squad in the absence of the injured Refiloe Jane. The two nations square off on Friday 22 September 2023 (01:30 SA […]

BANYANA BANYANA: Midfielder switches clubs in Spain

Banyana Banyana midfielder Leandra Smeda has changed colours in Spain. She will now be seen in the blue and white of Reial Club Deportiu Espanyol de Barcelona, otherwise known as RCD Espanyol in the Segunda Division Femenina (Second Division), after she parted ways with DUX Logrono in the same league. The 34 year old has signed a […]

SASOL LEAGUE NATIONAL CHAMPS: The wait is almost over for the 2023 competition

The 14th edition of the Sasol League National Championship is almost upon us! The Free State Province at the Dr Petrus Molemela Stadium in Botshabelo, Bloemfontein is the place to be from 17 – 22 October 2023 where the tournament will be held. The draw will be held on Tuesday, 26 September 2023. It will feature […]

BANYANA BANYANA: “USA clash start of a four year cycle,” Desiree Ellis 

Head Coach of the Sasol-sponsored Banyana Banyana, Desiree Ellis, says the upcoming two international friendly matches against four-time World Champions, USA, are the start of the four-year cycle to the next world cup. The Capetonian is looking to build a team that will be able to compete and go the distance at the global stage […]

COSAFA WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP: Fixtures released for the 2023 edition

The 2023 HOLLYWOODBETSBETS COSAFA Women’s Championship will be played between 4-15 October and while some finer details around venues are still being worked out, the fixtures have been released for the 12 competing teams. All matches will be streamed live on FIFA+ and will also be available on SuperSport, giving a global audience the opportunity to follow the […]

CAF WOMEN’S CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: All eight teams confirmed for 2023 edition

All eight teams for the 2023 TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Champions League have been confirmed. The third edition of this tournament will take place in Ivory Coast from 5-19 November 2023. Egypt hosted the 2021 competition, while Morocco welcomed the participants last year. The hosts are using this event to prepare for the upcoming TotalEnergies CAF […]

COSAFA WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP: Goalkeepers who shone in previous editions 

The Golden Glove award for Best Goalkeeper at the HOLLYWOODBETS COSAFA Women’s Championship has been handed out on a regular basis since the 2017 tournament, with the six previous winners all making their mark in the game. It is not just goals that win games, but saves and commanding keepers too who can turn the […]