Long serving Banyana Banyana defender Janine van Wyk has expressed her disappointment of not being included in the national team’s final preparations ahead of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup set for 20 July to 20 Augustt in Australia and New Zealand. The Greece-based player was recently left out of the preliminary squad of 32 […]
Category Archives: Women’s Leagues
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TUT vs Sundowns Ladies: The Tshwane Derby between defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies and the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) headlines Week 7 of the Hollywoodbets Super League. The two neighbours face off at the TUT Pretoria Stadium. This is one of five South African Premier Women’s League matches to be played on Saturday (25 […]
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Most comprehensive bidding process in the history of the competition Member associations to express interest by 21 April 2023 Tournament host(s) expected to be appointed by the FIFA Congress on 17 May 2024 FIFA launched the most robust and comprehensive bidding process in the history of the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ today, with the Congress […]
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TS Galaxy Queens midfielder Nompumelelo Nyandeni has been named the 2022 South African Football Journalists’ Association (SAFJA) Women’s Footballer of the Year. The awards took place on Tuesday (21 March 2023) at the Tsogo Sun Hotel in Hyde Park, Johannesburg. Nyandeni pocketed R15 000 in prize money, after beating off a strong challenge of fellow nominees […]
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The Sasol-sponsored Banyana Banyana have secured an international friendly match against Serbia as the African Champions ramp up their preparations for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, which will run from 20 July to 20 August. This will be the first time the two nations meet, and the clash is set to take place in […]
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After months of waiting, the coveted FIFA Women’s World Cup trophy has arrived in South Africa – and the citizens of this country have a chance to get up close and personal with the prestigious work of art. After entering the African continent through Morocco on Monday (20 March 2023), the trophy will be in […]
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Banyana Banyana co-captain Refiloe Jane was on the scoresheet for her side Sassuolo in the Italian Serie A Femminile on Saturday (18 March 2023). The Soweto-born midfielder opened the scoring in the sixth minute, before Daniella Sabatino and Clelland increased the advantage with a goal each for a 3-0 win over Sampdoria. This was Jane’s […]
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Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies and City Lads Ladies won the bragging in their respective derbies on Week 6 of the Hollywoodbets Super League on Saturday (18 March 2023). At the Groenkloof Stadium in Pretoria, the Brazilians needed a 74th minute penalty by Boitumelo Rabale to win the Tshwane Derby 1-0, and maintain their one-point lead at the […]
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16 teams, 300 players! One Day, one Trophy, one Champion! The University of the Johannesburg Soweto Campus is the place to be on Sunday, 26 March 2023 when the annual Women’s Diski Challenge returns for a third season. The tournament is the brainchild of Matatiele, Eastern Cape-born Bonolo Mokoatle, whose main aim is recognise and reward […]
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Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies have moved to further strengthen their rear-line after signing experienced defender Lebohang Ramalepe for an undisclosed duration. She is expected to be unveiled this afternoon (Saturday, March 2023) when Banyana ba Style take on neighbours and new kids on the block, University of Pretoria in the Tshwane Derby at 15h00. The Hollywoodbets […]