Category Archives: Sasol League

Banyana Banyana secure another friendly match as they round off World Cup preparations

The Sasol-sponsored Banyana Banyana have secured Costa Rica as they continue their final preparations for the upcoming 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, which will be staged in Australia and New Zealand between 20 July and 20 August. South Africa will face the Central American nation on 15 July at the Nga Puna Wai Complex in […]

Second round of the 2023 Hollywoodbets Super League gets underway

The first round of the 2023 Hollywoodbets Super League is done and dusted and competition is heading towards the home straight as they enter Week 16. A quick look at the stats indicate that it was not an easy ride for most teams, and the road ahead will be bumpier as they jostle for top […]

Desiree Ellis tells her life journey through a book

Head coach of the Sasol-sponsored Banyana Banyana, Desiree Ellis, has launched a book that she says depicts her journey from Salt River in the Western Cape to the top of the world. The book, named Magic: DESIREE ELLIS – From Salt River to the 2023 World Cup was authored by Luke Alfred. She explains the title of […]

FIFA Women’s World Cup™ Trophy Tour on its final leg

Today marks 50 days to the kickoff of the most anticipated FIFA Women’s World Cup – and as we wait for the start, the World Cup Trophy Tour is on its final leg, after a global trip spanning four months and 30 countries that will take part in the tournament. From Thursday (1 June 2023) […]

Did you know which countries the African nations at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup will face? Come and find out.

It’s just under two months before kickoff of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, and nations across the world are starting to wind down their preparations. Fans and followers of various national teams are eagerly waiting for the coaches to announce their final squads that will represent the different countries at the global women’s football […]

Dr Jordaan off to Cairo to brief CAF on 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup bid

South African Football Association (SAFA) President Dr Danny Jordaan is travelling to the Confederation of African Football’s headquarters (CAF) in Cairo, Egypt, on Monday night (29 May 2023) to brief the continental governing body on South Africa’s intention to bid for the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2027. The SAFA President will also brief CAF […]

Hollywoodbets Super League defending champions drop points, UWC reclaim top spot

2 draws on Week 15 4 teams won away (Tuks Ladies, TS Galaxy, TUT, UWC) 2 home victories (JVW, City Lads Ladies) 4 teams failed to score (Copperbelt Ladies, Ma-Indies, UJ, Durban Ladies 20 goals scored  THUNDERBIRDS LADIES 1-1 SUNDOWNS LADIES: Thunderbirds Ladies grabbed their first ever point against Mamelodi Sundown Ladies in four years […]

COSAFA endorses SA’s bid to host the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup

The Council of Southern Africa Football Associations (COSAFA) has endorsed South Africa’s Bid to host the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup. President of the South African Football Association (SAFA), Dr Danny Jordaan, Vice President Linda Zwane and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Lydia Monyepao, attended the COSAFA AGM in Sandton, Johannesburg, on Friday (26 May 2023) […]

Interesting battles as the Hollywoodbets Super League reaches the half way mark

It’s the halfway mark of the 2023 Hollywoodbets Super League season, and, already, wheat is being separated from chaff. The group in the top half of the table have a mission to maintain positive results and not lose sight of the rest of the pack, while at the bottom, the challenge is different – escaping […]

JVW FC AND UWC INTRODUCED TO DIGITAL SPORTS

Hollywoodbets Super League teams JVW FC and UWC were introduced to digital sports at the ATK Arena in Claremont. This followed the Hollywoodbets Super League clash between the duo the day before, which saw the Blue Diamonds go down 2-0 at the UWC Stadium.  JVW FC together with ATK hosted UWC, where their staff and players were […]