Gabby Salgado has long wanted to be a footballer, and when she got a chance to follow her passion she did not let it slip by. When she was only 12 years old, the dynamic midfielder was “cooked” by Banyana Banyana captain Janine van Wyk in private coaching sessions, before making her move to the […]
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The South African U-17 Women’s National Team (Bantwana) are through to the next second round of the African FIFA U-17 Women World Cup qualifiers without even kicking a ball. This comes after the world football governing body, FIFA suspended both Kenya and Zimbabwe, citing government interference. The South Africans received a bye in the preliminary […]
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A total of two-hundred-and-eighteen (218) goals were scored in fifty eight (58) matches played in the qualifying stages of the CAF TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. The twelve participating countries have been confirmed, including Morocco who qualified automatically as hosts of the 12th edition of this tournament from 2-23 July 2022. Four more teams […]
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Head coach of the South African U-17 Women’s National Team (Bantwana), Simphiwe Dludlu, has announced a squad of 32 players for their upcoming FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifier against Kenya. The former Banyana Banyana captain, who had to build her team afresh, has been on a scouting mission and has been impressed by several […]
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Several women’s football tournaments were held around the world as the big name stars were on show. The USA, France, England, Spain and Portugal hosted women’s competitions as national teams prepared for upcoming qualifying matches of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup which will be played in Australia and New Zealand. For more on the […]
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Banyana have qualified for their 12th Africa Women’s Cup of Nations tournament in a row, but Nigeria leads by the number of appearances as they will be playing in their 13th tournament. Botswana, Burundi, Togo and Burkina Faso will be making their debut at the 12-nation women’s football showpiece. COSAFA will have three representatives at […]
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Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies influential defender, Bambanani Mbane, has won a double in one night. On the night she was helping her country qualify for the 2022 Morocco Africa Women’s Cup of Nation far away in Algeria, she was also named the 2021 Safja Footballer of the Year at a ceremony held back home in Johannesburg. […]
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FIFA has today confirmed the first training sites in Australia that will be available to the teams participating in the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™. Each training site will be available for use by participating teams throughout the tournament and the selection marks the conclusion of the initial phase of team […]
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South Africa’s neighbours Botswana have qualified for their first ever Africa Women’s Cup of Nation that will take place in Morocco from 2-23 July 2022. The Mares saw off a spirited challenge of fellow COSAFA member Zimbabwe and progressed on the away goals rule. For more on the story: https://www.cafonline.com/development/women-football/news/botswana-scale-through-to-seal-maiden-wafcon-berth Source: CAF.online
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Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis said experience played a major part in helping her side qualify for their 12th Africa Women’s Cup of Nations. The South African Senior Women’s National Team secured their spot for the continental competion following a 3-1 aggregate victory against Algeria in Algiers on Wednesday, 23 February 2022. Banyana Banyana […]