CAF President’s International Women’s Day message

Dr Patrice Motsepe, President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF),  joined millions around the world to mark the International Women’s Day. He had a special message to all women involved in the game of football, themed: Women are shaping the future of Africa’s football and it socio-economic upliftment. For more on the story: https://www.cafonline.com/press-release/news/caf-president-motsepe-women-s-day-message-women-are-shaping-the-future-of-africa […]

Countdown milestone celebrated Down Under

The Australians marked 500 days to the kickoff of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup with a celebration event held at the Sydney Opera House. Among those present at the prestigious occasion, was a FIFA delegation as well as other dignitaries that included players and the media. For more on the story: https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/womens/womensworldcup/australia-new-zealand2023/news/countdown-milestone-celebrated-down-under Source: FIFA.com

500 days to 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup kickoff

The kickoff of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup is exactly 500 days away. The expanded tournament, to be hosted by Australia and New Zealand, will feature 32 teams for the first time ever. The first whistle will sound on the 20th of July 2023. For more on the story: https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/womens/womensworldcup/australia-new-zealand2023/news/fifa-womens-world-cup-2023-tm-500-days-to-go Source: FIFA.com

Spotlight on Janine van Wyk

The 2022 Hollywoodbets Super League season is upon us, and clubs are already hard at work with their pre-season preparations. Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies are the reigning champions and the rest of the other teams would like to topple them off their crown. One such club is JVW FC, who will be heading into their second […]

Sundowns Ladies among top 30 in world club rankings

The International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS) has released their first ever women’s club world rankings – and South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies are top on the continent and 26th in the world. The list is headed by Spanish giants Barcelona, followed by France’s Olympique Lyonnais. Bayern Munich (Germany), Chelsea (England) and PSG […]

Female coaches to benefit from FIFA’s Coach Education Scholarships

FIFA has selected 47 talented female coaches from 27 member associations to benefit from a scholarship, as part of its Coach Education Scholarship programme, designed to increase the number of female coaches working in football. Five of the 47 coaches are from the African continent – Burkina Faso, Kenya, Papua New Guinea and Uganda. Fore […]

Andile Dlamini adds another coaching qualification

Fresh from helping Banyana Banyana qualify for their 12th consecutive Africa Women’s Cup of Nations tournament, Andile Dlamini continues to shine. The Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies goalkeeper has just obtained her CAF Level C Coaching Licence, adding to her SAFA D Licence coaching badge. The announcement was made today by her club on twitter. Congratulations Andile […]

Sundowns Ladies capture signature of Salome Kekana

Reigning African champions, Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies, have added more firepower to their arsenal. The Brazilians have confirmed the signature of Gobonnelwe Salome Kekana from their rivals Tshwane University of Technology (TUT). The Soshanguve-born Kekana is an allrounder who can play both in defence and attack, as evidenced during her  stay at TUT. “After spending 7 […]

FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup African qualifiers continue

The South African U17 Women’s National Team (Bantwana) will not be in action this coming weekend following the suspension of Kenya by the world football governing body, FIFA, due to government interference. The decision saw Bantwana progress https://centrecircle.archgriffin-hosting.co.za/bantwana-through-to-next-round-after-fifa-suspends-kenya/  to the next round without kicking a ball. They will now face the winner between Uganda and […]