Despite the loss, team is on the right track – Somerset

Banyana Banyana have returned from the Netherlands after a difficult time on the field where they suffered a heavy defeat against the host nation. The fifth world ranked country administered a 5-1 victory against the visitors in an international friendly match on Tuesday night (12 April 2022). But there is a lot of positivity, more […]

U17 Women’s WC draw date set, host cities confirmed

The world football governing body, FIFA, has announced that the draw for the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup India 2022 will take place the 24th of June in Zurich, Switzerland. FIFA has also confirmed three hosts cities for the tournament: Bhubaneswar, Goa and Navi Mumbai. Seven countries, including hosts India have already booked their places, […]

We were duly tested – Ellis on Netherlands loss

Three first half goals and a brace in the second stanza were enough to see the Netherlands run away 5-1 winners over the visiting Banyana Banyana on Tuesday night (12 April 2022) in the city of Den Haag (The Hague). The South Africans were using this match to prepare for July’s Africa Women Cup of […]

Banyana Banyana fall to Netherlands in AWCON preparation 

Banyana Banyana kicked off their 2022 Africa Women Cup of Nations preparations on a low note when they went down 5-1 to a clinical Netherlands in the city of Den Haag. The visitors were without key players like AC Milan midfielder Refiloe Jane, Portuguese-based striker Jermaine Seoposenwe as well as forward Hilda Magaia, who plies […]

FIFA Women’s football has a new partner

Global small business management platform, Xero, has joined the FIFA family as a partner in Women’s Football under a new commercial partnership structure starting next year. The partnership covers various FIFA Women’s World Cup editions: Australia & New Zealand 2023™, 2024 and 2026 U-20 Women’s World Cup™ and the U-17 Women’s World Cup™. For more […]

A strong mentality is key – Bambanani Mbane on the Netherlands tussle

Mamelodi Sundowns and Banyana Banyana defender Bambanani Mbane is looking forward to their much-anticipated clash against the Netherlands. The friendly international will be played tomorrow (Tuesday, 12 April 2022) in the city of Den Haag (The Hague). The Oranje Vrouwen have won their three previous meetings between the two nations. Two of the encounters were […]

Dludlu gets her charges ready for Ethiopia clash

Dludlu gets her charges ready for Ethiopia clash The cold and wet Johannesburg weekend could not deter the South African U17 Women’s National Team from going ahead with their preparations. Bantwana had to endure long spells in the rain as they were getting ready for the upcoming FIFA U17 Women World Cup qualifier against Ethiopia […]

Nine spots up for grabs in the U17 Women’s WC qualifiers

Six countries have already confirmed their qualification into the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup, joining hosts India for the junior women’s world football showpiece set for 11-30 October 2022. The Peoples Republic of China and Japan, representing Asia, have booked their tickets alongside South America’s trio of Brazil, Chile and Columbia, while New Zealand will […]

Ellis impressed by players’ attitude ahead of Netherlands trip

Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis says she is impressed by the attitude her charges have showed since the start of camp three days ago (5 April 2020) that only attended by local-based players. The South Africans are have an away date with 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup finalists, the Netherlands, in an international friendly […]