Desiree Ellis says Burundi clash is more massive than Nigeria

Having defeated the defending champions Nigeria in their opening Group C match of the 2022 TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations currently underway in Morocco, the Sasol-sponsored Banyana Banyana have now shifted focus to their next opponents. South Africa head coach Desiree Ellis believes facing Burundi, who are making their debut in the tournament, will […]

Six Banyana Banyana players on CAF Player of Year preliminary list

A total of six Banyana Banyana players have been named on the preliminary list for the 2022 CAF Women’s Player of the Year award. This is the highest number of nominees by a country. All the six players are currently in Morocco with Banyana Banyana at the TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations that kicked […]

Kgatlana returns to the USA for her second stint

Banyana Banyana forward Thembi Kgatlana has left Spanish powerhouse Atletico Madrid and found a new home in the USA. She is now on the books of Racing Louisville FC which campaigns in the National Women’s Soccer League. The 26-year old has penned a two year contract with an option to extend. “We are very pleased […]

Banyana pass Nigeria test, but won’t underestimate Burundi and Botswana

It was dubbed the ‘final before the final’ and it lived up to expectation. The Sasol-sponsored Banyana Banyana defeated their bitter rivals Nigeria in the opening match of Group C with a convincing but hard-fought 2-1 victory in the 2022 TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco on Monday night (4 July). Goals from […]

Botswana wins battle of WAFCON debutants against Burundi

Botswana registered the biggest win of the 2022 TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations when they saw off fellow debutants Burundi 4-2 on Monday at the Moulay Hassan Stadium in Rabat. The Mares opened their scoring through Karabo Dithebe a minute to the halftime mark when Keitumetse Dithebe found the back of the net with […]

Banyana Banyana defeat Nigeria in WAFCON Group C opener

South Africa got off to a flying start following a 2-1 win over nine-time record African champions Nigeria in their first Group C encounter at the ongoing 2022 TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.  Desiree Ellis’ outfit scored twice in two minutes thanks to Jermaine Seoposenwe and Hilda Magaia goals in the 60th and 62nd minutes to destabilize their opponents, who were […]

Banyana Banyana WAFCON Media Guide

The South African Senior Women’s National Team (Banyana Banyana) get their 2022 TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) campaign with a clash against defending champions and bitter rivals, Nigeria. The fixture will take place on Monday, 4 July 2022. For information on all the players, click on the below link: https://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/avochoc-safa/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/03000534/Banyana-Banyana-WAFCON-Media-Guide-1.pdf Source: SAFA.net

Hosts Morocco off to a positive start in WAFCON opener

2022 TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nation hosts Morocco opened their account with a 1-0 win over debutants Burkina Faso. The clash took place in the capital Rabat on Saturday (2 July). The North Africans goal came just before the half hour from a free kick taken by the captain Ghizlane Chebbak – it was […]

All systems go for epic clash between Banyana Banyana and Super Falcons

Head coach of the Sasol-sponsored Banyana Banyana squad, Desiree Ellis, says they know all too well what to expect when they take on Nigeria in their opening match of the 2022 TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). South Africa’s Group C clash with the nine-time champions takes place on Monday, 4 July at the […]

Over 60 countries to watch 2022 WAFCON’s 28 matches

Some of the world’s leading broadcasters will beam the opening ceremony and all 28 matches of the TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2022 around the globe. The tournament’s opening match takes places on Saturday 2 July 2022 at 21h30 local time between hosts Morocco and Burkina Faso.  The Women’s AFCON is Africa’s leading […]