The South African Football Association – Coaching

SAFA happy with Congress outcomes

13 April 2024 - The South African Football Association (SAFA) is happy with the outcome of the 32nd Ordinary Congress held at the Birchwood Hotel & Conference Centre in Johannesburg on Saturday. Delegates from around the country descended on the venue in the east...

Banyana miss out on Olympic qualification

South Africa …(0)0 Nigeria ……….(0)0 (Nigeria advanced on 1-0 aggregate) 10 April 2024 - Banyana Banyana fell short of qualifying for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games after a goalless draw with Nigeria at Loftus Stadium in Pretoria on Tuesday night saw the West Africans...

Tickets to Banyana vs Nigeria available at Loftus stadium

9 April 2024 - Tickets to the CAF Women's Olympic qualifier between Banyana Banyana and the Super Falcons of Nigeria are still available and will be on sale at Loftus Stadium from 12h00 until kick off (19h30) on Tuesday 9 April 2024. Students who produce their student...

We are better than what we showed in Nigeria-Ellis

08 April 2024 - With the away goal rule removed from the equation, there is no doubt that it will be do or die when South Africa and Nigeria lock horns in the second leg of the CAF Women’s Olympic qualifiers on Tuesday evening at Loftus Versfeld. The home side came...

Banyana Banyana go down to Nigeria in first leg qualifier

Nigeria……….(1)1 (Ajibade 43’) South Africa…(0)0 5 April 2024 - Banyana Banyana will have to give it all in the second leg of the CAF Women’s Olympic qualifier after going down 1-0 to the Super Falcons of Nigeria in the first leg on Friday at MKO Abiola Stadium in...

SAFA on why SA public will not be able to watch Banyana vs Nigeria on SABC

5 April 2024 - The South African Football Association (SAFA) wishes to communicate that the away first leg Olympic qualifier between Banyana Banyana and the Super Facons of Nigeria in Abuja on Friday afternoon will not be broadcast live on the SABC. We were not able...

Banyana prepare for high stakes Olympic showdown against Nigeria

04 April 2024 - Banyana Banyana are bracing for a titanic battle against long-time rivals Nigeria when the two teams meet in the first leg of an eagerly anticipated Olympic showdown in Abuja on Friday afternoon. Coach Desiree Ellis’ charges have set their sights on...

Banyana settle down in Nigeria ahead of crunch Olympic qualifier

1 April 2024 - Banyana Banyana landed in Abuja, Nigeria, on Sunday afternoon ahead of the first leg Olympic qualifier against the West Africans to be played on Friday, 5 April 2024. South African senior women’s team coach Desiree Ellis explained that the decision to...

Coach Desiree Ellis announces final squad to take on Nigeria in Olympic Qualifier.

29 March 2024 -Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis has announced a 24-member squad to face Nigeria in the final round of a highly anticipated CAF Women’s Olympic qualifier. The Sasol-sponsored South African senior women’s team will travel to Abuja, Nigeria, on...

Banyana get down to business ahead of crunch Olympic qualifier

26 March 2024 – Banyana Banyana’s preparations for the CAF Women’s Olympic showdown against Nigeria are in full swing as the countdown to the blockbuster match continues. Coach Desiree Ellis’ charges face rivals Nigeria in a highly anticipated Fourth Round CAF...