Despite the away goal advantage, we still need to stay focused – Banyana Banyana captain

Banyana Banyana captain Refiloe Jane says despite the away goal advantage they enjoy, they need all the focus they can muster when they face the Democratic Republic of Congo in the second leg of the 2026 CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) tonight (Tuesday, 28 October 2025) at the Dobsonville Stadium. The South Africans […]

If we harbour World Cup ambitions, the DRC match is the one to win – Banyana Banyana assistant coach

Banyana Banyana assistant coach Thinasonke Mbuli says if they have any intentions of going to the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil in 2027, the upcoming reverse fixture of the CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifier against the Democratic Republic of Congo is the one to win. Mbuli led the South African Senior […]

Kgatlana clears the air about missing WAFCON, focused on DR Congo

Banyana Banyana forward Thembi Kgatlana has cleared the air regarding her absence from the national team during the 2024 TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco earlier this year. The Randfontein-born speedster excused herself from the squad citing personal reasons, leading to many thinking she had a fallout with the head coach […]

Banyana Banyana welcome the return of the Sasol sponsorship

Banyana Banyana have welcomed the return of Sasol as their sponsor, singing the praises of the women’s football supporter. Three months after cutting ties, the South African Football Association (SAFA) and Sasol have renewed their partnership – penning a four year deal until 2029. “We are very excited that Sasol is back with the team, […]

Advantage Banyana with away goal, but all to play for vs DRC in WAFCON qualifier

The South African Senior Women’s National team, Banyana Banyana is back home after being held to a 1-all draw by the Democratic Republic of Congo in Kinshasa on Wednesday night (22 October 2025). This was in the first leg of the 2026 TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifier held at Stade des […]

The Road to Brazil 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup commences for Banyana Banyana

Banyana Banyana have been to two FIFA Women’s World Cup tournaments (France 2019 and Australasia 2023), and on Wednesday (22 October 2025) they begin the journey to attempt to secure their third participation in a row. But to achieve that, they have to go past a stubborn Democratic Republic of Congo in the two-legged 2026 […]

Former Banyana Banyana captain to be inducted into the SA Hall of Fame

Former Banyana Banyana captain Janine van Wyk will be inducted into the South African Hall of Fame next month (Friday, 14 November 2025). The prestigious event will take place at the Silverstar Casino Hotel in Muldersdrift. Joining the retired defender and JVW Head Coach will be South African football legends, former Bafana Bafana players Mark […]

Banyana Banyana without key players for crucial away WAFCON qualifier

Banyana Banyana will be without the Mexican based quartet of Thembi Kgatlana, Hilda Magaia, Amogelang Motau and Sinoxolo Cesane for the first leg of the 2026 TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifier against the DR Congo on Wednesday (22 October 2025). The four are expected to fly directly to Johannesburg and link […]

Banyana Banyana’s Motlhalo and Gamede progress in Europa Cup, end of the road for Seoposenwe in Champions Cup

There were mixed fortunes for South African players on the international scene with Linda Motlhalo and Bongeka Gamede through to the Round of 16 in the UEFA Women’s Europa Cup with their respective teams while Jermaine Seoposenwe’s side came unstuck in the 2025/2026 CONCACAF W Champions Cup. Starting in third position at the Audi Field […]

Thembi Kgatlana returns for Banyana Banyana in a crucial WAFCON qualifier

Banyana Banyana forward Thembi Kgatlana returns to the South African Senior Women’s National team after missing out on the 2026 CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2026 due to personal reasons. The Mexico-based star has been named in the squad of 25 players to face the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in a crucial […]