The South African Football Association – Coaching

Dr Jordaan invited by FIFA to attend opening Women’s World Cup match

18 July 2023 - South African Football Association (SAFA) President Dr Danny Jordaan has been invited by FIFA to attend the opening match of the FIFA Women's World Cup between tournament co-hosts New Zealand and Norway at Eden Park, Auckland, on Thursday (20 July...

Inside Banyana Banyana Camp in New Zealand

18 July 2023 - The South African senior women’s team had their first open training session in New Zealand where they were visited by young fans from different schools in Wellington. Glen view Primary School, Whitby Collegiate, Postage Primary, Maraeroa Primary,...

SAFA provides clarity on Banyana Banyana staff payments

16 July 2023 – The South African Football Association (SAFA) has noted reports doing the rounds and wishes to state categorically that we were never part of any discussions that agreed for R115 000 to be paid to the Banyana Banyana support staff. We were shocked and...

Banyana to face USA in matches to be played in Cincinnati and Chicago

15 July 2023 - African champions Banyana Banyana will face the No1 ranked U.S. women’s national team in matches to be played in Cincinnati and Chicago in September 2023. The current FIFA Women's World Cup champions will host coach Desiree Ellis' charges in Cincinnati...

Banyana win final World Cup preparation match against Costa Rica

Costa Rica …..0(0) South Africa….1(2) (Thembi Kgatlana 32’, Hildah Magaia 55’) 15 July 2023 - The South African senior women’s team got the confidence booster they wanted ahead of the start of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup when they...

Banyana eye Costa Rica clash as important for confidence boost ahead of World Cup opener

14 July 2023 - South African senior women’s team captain Refiloe Jane believes that the international friendly against Costa Rica on Saturday (15 July 2023) will not only be focused on the result, but also on the overall performance of the team as they seek to...

Catching up with Banyana Banyana in New Zealand

10 July 2023 - The South African senior women’s team has settled down in New Zealand and the hard work has intensified for coach Desiree Ellis and her charges. The reigning African Champions, who are currently ranked at 54 in the latest FIFA...

Banyana Banyana squad complete as the second group lands in New Zealand

08 July 2023 - The South African senior women’s team can officially commence with their FIFA Women’s World Cup preparations after the second group landed in Wellington, New Zealand on Saturday morning (8 July 2023). The team travelled in two separate groups due to...

Banyana Banyana first group departs for New Zealand

06 July 2023 - After more than three weeks in the local preparation and selection camp, the South African senior women’s team officially departed for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup on Wednesday evening (5 July 2023). The tournament will be jointly hosted by Australia...

Ministry of sports, arts and culture, SAFA and Motsepe Foundation partner to solve Banyana dispute

5 July 2023 -The Ministry of Sports, Arts and Culture, the South African Football Football Association (SAFA) approached the Motsepe Foundation and other potential donors to assist and resolve the dispute between the Association and Banyana Banyana. The Motsepe...