TS Galaxy Queens midfielder Nompumelelo Nyandeni has been named the 2022 South African Football Journalists’ Association (SAFJA) Women’s Footballer of the Year. The awards took place on Tuesday (21 March 2023) at the Tsogo Sun Hotel in Hyde Park, Johannesburg. Nyandeni pocketed R15 000 in prize money, after beating off a strong challenge of fellow nominees […]
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The Sasol-sponsored Banyana Banyana have secured an international friendly match against Serbia as the African Champions ramp up their preparations for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, which will run from 20 July to 20 August. This will be the first time the two nations meet, and the clash is set to take place in […]
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From this coming Sunday (26 March 2023), Tzaneen in Limpopo will be abuzz thanks to a football tournament of a different kind. Women over the age of 50 will be on field displaying their football talent when they take part in the first ever Grannies International Football Tournament (GIFT), hosted by the now world-famous Limpopo […]
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After months of waiting, the coveted FIFA Women’s World Cup trophy has arrived in South Africa – and the citizens of this country have a chance to get up close and personal with the prestigious work of art. After entering the African continent through Morocco on Monday (20 March 2023), the trophy will be in […]
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Banyana Banyana co-captain Refiloe Jane was on the scoresheet for her side Sassuolo in the Italian Serie A Femminile on Saturday (18 March 2023). The Soweto-born midfielder opened the scoring in the sixth minute, before Daniella Sabatino and Clelland increased the advantage with a goal each for a 3-0 win over Sampdoria. This was Jane’s […]
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Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies and City Lads Ladies won the bragging in their respective derbies on Week 6 of the Hollywoodbets Super League on Saturday (18 March 2023). At the Groenkloof Stadium in Pretoria, the Brazilians needed a 74th minute penalty by Boitumelo Rabale to win the Tshwane Derby 1-0, and maintain their one-point lead at the […]
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16 teams, 300 players! One Day, one Trophy, one Champion! The University of the Johannesburg Soweto Campus is the place to be on Sunday, 26 March 2023 when the annual Women’s Diski Challenge returns for a third season. The tournament is the brainchild of Matatiele, Eastern Cape-born Bonolo Mokoatle, whose main aim is recognise and reward […]
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Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies have moved to further strengthen their rear-line after signing experienced defender Lebohang Ramalepe for an undisclosed duration. She is expected to be unveiled this afternoon (Saturday, March 2023) when Banyana ba Style take on neighbours and new kids on the block, University of Pretoria in the Tshwane Derby at 15h00. The Hollywoodbets […]
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The world football governing body, FIFA, has increased the prize money for the 2023 Women’s World Cup by 300% compared to the 2019 global women’s showpiece in France. FIFA president Gianni Infantino made the announcement in Kigali, Rwanda after being re-elected for another four-year term as president by the 211-member Congress. He announced that the […]
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Week 6 of the Hollywoodbets Super League will see battles for bragging rights across two different provinces when two derbies take place. Thunderbirds Ladies vs City Lads Ladies: On Saturday in East London at 15h00, Thunderbirds Ladies will welcome Gqeberha’s City Lads Ladies at the Sisa Dukashe Stadium to contest the Eastern Cape Derby. Both teams […]