It was a worthwhile exercise, thank you SAFA and La Liga – Dludlu

28 September 2018 –The South Africa U17 Women’s National Team (Bantwana), has safely arrived back home after an eight-day tour of Spain where they defeated UD Levante U17 side 4-2, and drew 1-1 against the Valencia U20 team. The friendlies were part of South Africa’s...

Bantwana return after a successful Spain tour

27 September 2018 – After a week of intense training and Spanish cultural immersion, South Africa’s U17 Women’s Team will wrap up their LaLiga-backed trip to Spain with a visit to Mestalla Stadium, the pride and joy of Valencia’s football-adoring public, and...

Bantwana held to a 1-1 draw by Valencia

26 September 2018 – South Africa’s National U-17 squad (Bantwana) was held to a 1-1 draw by Valencia CF women’s under-20s, following their second friendly match of their Spain tour. Bantwana coach Simphiwe Dludlu expressed her delight over her charges performances,...

Day 6 of Bantwana’s visit to Spain

26 September 2018 – LaLiga is about much more than the best in football. It is a 360-degree experience, combining sport with Spanish culture, art, music, leisure activities and gastronomical delights. With their trip to Valencia made possible by a partnership between...

Bantwana start Spain tour on a high

25 September 2018 –South Africa’s national under-17 women squad (Bantwana) kicked off their Spain tour on a positive note after beating UD Levante Under-17 side 4-2 in their first friendly of their eight-day stay in Valencia, Spain. The match took place on 24...

LISTEN: Dludlu talks about the upcoming Spain tour

21 September 2018 – South Africa’s national Under-17 women (Bantwana) head coach Simphiwe Dludlu talking about the significance of the upcoming Spain tour and their preparations leading up to this year’s Fifa Under-17 Women’s World Cup Uruguay edition. Bantwana will...