National Women
Banyana touch down in Sydney ahead of Netherlands showdown
4 August 2023 - Banyana Banyana landed in Sydney, Australia on Thursday afternoon ahead of their FIFA Women's World Cup Last 16 encounter against the Netherlands at the Allianz stadium (Kickoff 04:00am CAT) on Sunday (6 August 2023). South African Football Association...
Banyana win consolidates South Africa’s 2027 World Cup bid
2 August 2023 - Banyana Banyana's march to the second round of the FIFA Women's World Cup will serve as inspiration when a SAFA delegation meets with the football governing body in Sydney, Australia on Thursday (3 August 2023) to talk up South Africa's interest in...
Banyana makes history as they qualify for the FIFA World Cup Round of 16
South Africa……1(3) (Orsi 32’ (OG) , Magaia 67’, Kgatlana 90+2) Italy………………1(2) (Caruso 11’, 74) 02 August 2023 – President Cyril Ramaphosa sent his congratulations as the South African senior women’s team made history and qualified for the Round of 16 in a FIFA...
Congratulations all round for gallant Banyana
2 August 2023 - South African Football Association (SAFA) President Dr Danny Jordaan led the praises for Banyana Banyana after coach Desiree Ellis' gallant charges made history by qualifying for the second round of the FIFA Women's World Cup for the first time on...
SAFA to present compelling case for 2027 Women’s World Cup bid – Dr Jordaan
1 August 2023 – A strong SAFA delegation will once again try to impress upon a FIFA delegation why it is important for South Africa to be awarded the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup when all four candidates gather in Sydney, Australia on Thursday (4 August 2023). SAFA...
We will treat the game against Italy like a final – Coach Desiree Ellis
01 August 2023 - Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis believes the game against Italy will be like a final for Banyana Banyana as her charges need to win to progress to the round of 16 in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. The African...
Banyana Banyana Doctor gives update on Refiloe Jane injury.
30 July 2023 - South Africa senior women’s team Doctor, Nthabiseng Maesela has confirmed that captain Refiloe Jane injury at the FIFA Women’s World Cup is minor and she should be back on the field soon. The Banyana Banyana skipper was stretchered...
SAFA flags malicious Twitter account
28 July 2023 - The South African Football Association has noted the activities of a Twitter account that claims to be a member of the media but continues to peddle fabricated, false, misleading and malicious information about the Association's President Dr Danny...
SAFA CMO Dr Ngwenya heading to Eswatini to share knowledge
28 July 2023 - South African Football Association (SAFA) Chief Medical Officer, Dr Thulani Ngwenya, is heading to Eswatini to impart his knowledge and host a sports medicine workshop in the neighbouring country. The invitation came from the Eswatini Football...
Banyana share spoils with Argentina in crucial World Cup match
Argentina……..(0)2 (Braun 74’, Nunez 78’) South Africa…(1)2 (Motlhalo 30’, Kgatlana 66’) 28 July 2023 - Banyana Banyana were once again unable to secure maximum points after they were held to a disappointing 2-2 draw by Argentina in their second FIFA...