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Banyana Banyana head coach, Desiree Ellis, has named a 26-player squad that will represent South Africa at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), which kicks off in Morocco later this month. Ellis has kept her goalkeeping department intact, with Andile Dlamini, Kaylin Swart, and Kebotseng Moletsane all retaining their spots. The defence will be made up of Lebohang Ramalepe, Fikile Magama, Karabo Dhlamini, Bambanani Mbane, Khutso Pila, Asanda […]
Banyana Banyana head coach, Desiree Ellis, has heaped praise on captain, Refiloe Jane, after the midfielder reached her 150th international cap in Banyana's 1-0 victory over Japan in a friendly on Tuesday morning. The 33-year-old has been a key figure in the South African senior women’s national team since her debut in 2012 and joins a select group of less than five players to reach 150 appearances for Banyana. Her […]
Banyana Banyana have advanced to the second round of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games qualifiers after receiving a first-round bye on Wednesday. During a draw held in Cairo, Egypt, Banyana were drawn against the winners of the first-round tie between South Sudan and Madagascar . The opening round is scheduled for June 2026, with the second round set to follow four months later. Banyana coach, Desiree Ellis, welcomed the […]
Banyana Banyana booked their spot in the 2025 COSAFA Women’s Championship final after defeating Zimbabwe 4-2 on penalties in Polokwane on Friday. Head coach, Desiree Ellis, made nine changes to the side that drew with Lesotho with goalkeeper Casey Gordon coming in for Dineo Magagula, who had started the last two matches. South Africa fell behind early, with Ethel Tapiwa Chinyerere capitalising in the 11th minute after spotting Gordon off […]
Banyana Banyana coach, Dr Desiree Ellis, has named a 38-member squad for their upcoming COSAFA Women’s Championship and Women’s Africa Cup of Nations alignment camp. The team will assemble on 13 February as preparations begin for the two tournaments to be played this year. WAFCON is scheduled to take place in Morocco in April, while the COSAFA Women’s Championship will be hosted in Polokwane from 18 February to 1 March. […]
