The South African Football Association – Coaching

Banyana recognised by Unisa Chancellor Mbeki at Calabash Awards

26 November 2022 - Banyana Banyana continued a memorable year after Unisa Chancellor Thabo Mbeki recognised the African champions' numerous achievements this year with an accolade at the Chancellor's Calabash Awards in Houghton, Johannesburg, on Friday, 25 ...

Banyana recognised by Unisa Chancellor Mbeki at Calabash Awards

Banyana FIFA World Cup match details revealed

25 October 2022 – World football governing body FIFA have announced the dates and times for the Women’s World Cup to be jointly hosted by Australia and New Zealand next year. The Sasol-sponsored Banyana Banyana will be based in New Zealand and get their...

I believe we have a chance in our group -Dr Danny Jordaan

24 October 2022 - The draw for the 2023FIFA Women’s World Cup was confirmed on Saturday in Auckland, New Zealand, and Banyana Banyana were pitted against Italy, Sweden and Argentina in Group G. SAFA President Dr Danny Jordaan, who attended as one...

Ellis happy with Banyana’s opponents after FIFA Women’s World Cup draw

22 October 2022 - The identity of the teams that Banyana Banyana will face in their group at next year's FIFA Women’s World Cup were finally revealed after the tournament draw was held in Auckland, New Zealand, on Saturday 22 October 2022. Coach Desiree Ellis was...

Banyana coach Ellis arrives in Australia en route to FIFA Women’s World Cup Draw

20 October 2022 - Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis has arrived in Australia and after spending a few hours in Sydney, she will proceed to her final destination in Auckland, New Zealand. Ellis is travelling with Banyana Banyana team manager Lauren...

Dr Jordaan off to NZ to sell SA’s FIFA Women’s World Cup bid

19 October 2022 - SAFA President Dr Danny Jordaan will attend the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup draw to be held in Auckland, New Zealand, on Saturday 22 October 2022. Reigning African champions Banyana Banyana will know the identity of the teams they will face in their...

Back to the drawing board for Banyana Banyana after Australia defeat

10 October 2022 - The South African senior women’s football team returned home on Sunday morning after an international friendly defeat against Australia in London, United Kingdom. Banyana Banyana travelled to the UK to face Australia in a friendly match as part of...

Banyana go down to Australia in London

Australia ……(3)4 (C.Vine 5’, 24’, C. Polkinghorne 41’,C.Foord 52’) South Africa..(0) 1 (H.Magaia 86’) 8 October 2022 - It was another tough learning experience for Banyana Banyana as they went down to 2023 FIFA Women’s...

Banyana Banyana looking forward to historic match against Australia

07 October 2022 – History will made when the South African senior women’s national team tackles 2023 FIFA women’s World Cup co-hosts Australia in a friendly international at the Kingsmeadow stadium in London, United Kingdom, on Saturday afternoon. This will...