Banyana Banyana’s Linda Motlhalo scores a scorcher for Glasgow City

Linda Motlhalo scored a brilliant second half goal to help Glasgow City to a 3-0 win against Hearts in the Scottish Women’s Premier League over the weekend (Sunday, 7 May 2023). And this augurs well for the Sasol-sponsored Banyana Banyana who are heading to their second FIFA Women’s World Cup in July. Motlhalo did not […]

Sizwe Sibiya leading debutants TS Galaxy Queens to dizzying heights in the Hollywoodbets Super League

After campaigning in the Sasol League and missing out on the end-of-the season promotion play-offs for two years in a row (2021 and 2022), the ambitious Tim Sukazi, owner of TS Galaxy in the DSTV Premiership, decided to buy the status of Cape Town’s Vasco da Gama in the Hollywoodbets Super League. By so doing, […]

From the playing field to the boardroom – new SAFA CEO Lydia Monyepao

The story of Lydia Monyepao is one of many that give hope that with determination, drive and the will to succeed, you can make it to the top. Her appointment is also seen as a big boost for women in football to hold positions of responsibility and not just be pen pushers. Skills, as she […]

It’s amazing to be back on the field – Thembi Kgatlana

Racing Louisville forward Thembi Kgatlana, who is also a vital part of the Sasol-sponsored Banyana Banyana attack, says she was overjoyed to see herself back on the field doing something she loves – playing football. The USA-based player has been out of action for 10 months after sustaining an Achilles Tendon injury while representing her […]

Students cancel each other out in a derby while Copperbelt Ladies shine in Limpopo

29 goals were scored on Week 12, with goals recorded in all eight matches this weekend Sundowns Ladies biggest winners: 9-0  5 teams failed to score: Royal AM, Thunderbirds Ladies, Durban Ladies, Coal City Wizards, Richmond United 7 matches produced winners, only one draw: UJ Ladies vs TUT 5 teams won at home: Copperbelt Ladies, […]

Kgatlana returns to action, makes her debut for Racing Louisville

Exactly 10 months after playing her last match due to injury, Banyana Banyana forward Thembi Kgatlana returned to action – as she ran out for the first time for new employers Racing Louisville away to Orlando Pride in the National Soccer Women’s League (NWSL). The clash took place in the wee hours of Sunday morning, […]

Limpopo and Varsity Derbies light up Week 12 of the 2023 Hollywoodbets Super League

Two derbies will light up Week 12 of the 2023 Hollywoodbets Super League this weekend where six matches will take place on Saturday (6 May) and a further two the next day (Sunday, 7 May). Copperbelt Ladies vs Ma-Indies Ladies: 15h00 In their first ever meeting, newcomers Copperbelt Ladies will host Ma-Indies Ladies in a […]

South Africa backing Banyana Banyana to the World Cup

Sasol, the proud sponsor of Banyana Banyana, has unveiled their campaign for the team’s world cup campaign taking place in Australia and New Zealand from 20 July – 20 August. This campaign, encapsulated in the bold statement “South Africa, your support is our energy”, is a clarion call for all South Africans to stand fully behind the […]

FIFA threatens Women’s World Cup blackout in five big European countries

Five big European countries – England, Spain, Italy, Germany and France – could face a broadcast blackout of the upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup. This comes after FIFA President Gianni Infantino said offers from some broadcasters were “still very disappointing and a slap in the face” for women’s football. Speaking in Geneva, Switzerland, Infantino called on […]

Banyana Banyana go into another local training camp

Head coach of the Sasol-sponsored Banyana Banyana, Desiree Ellis, has called up a group of 27 locally based players for a training camp as she continues to work on finalizing the squad for the upcoming 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup to be held in Australia and New Zealand from 20 July to 20 August. Ellis […]