National Women
Coach Ellis names final Banyana Banyana World Cup squad
23 June 2023 - Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis has announced her final 23-member squad to represent South Africa at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup to be co-hosted in Australia and New Zealand from 20 July - 20 August 2023. The SASOL-sponsored Women's Africa...
Banyana Banyana hosted and celebrated by Brand South Africa in breakfast send-off
21 June 2023 - The South African senior women’s national team was on Wednesday (21 June 2023) hosted by Brand South Africa ahead of the team’s departure to the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup to be co-hosted in Australia and New Zealand. The...
Dlamini, Paul announced to lead SA’s 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup Bid Committee
18 June 2023 - The South African Football Association (SAFA) has announced Tumi Dlamini as the chairperson of the country's 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup Bid Committee. Following a SAFA NEC meeting held in Nasrec on Saturday (17 June 2023), the Association's CEO Lydia...
Banyana Banyana assemble for camp
12 June 2023 - The South African senior women’s team assembled for a preparation and selection camp on Monday afternoon (12 June 2023) in Johannesburg as the countdown to next month’s FIFA Women’s World Cup continues. The local camp will...
SAFA President Dr. Jordaan briefs MINMEC on the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup Bid
8 June 2023 - South African Football Association (SAFA) President Dr Danny Jordaan met with Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Zizi Kodwa in Bloemfontein on Thursday (8 June 2023) to present South Africa's plans and interest in hosting the 2027 FIFA Women’s World...
SA’s 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup Bid receives huge boost
5 June 2023 - South African Football Association (SAFA) President Dr Danny Jordaan and CEO Lydia Monyepao met with Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Zizi Kodwa on Monday (5 June 2023) to give an update on South Africa’s interest to host the 2027 FIFA Women’s World...
Ellis names Banyana preliminary squad for 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup
5 June 2023 – Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis has announced a preliminary 36-member squad for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. The SASOL-sponsored South African senior women’s national team will go into camp in...
Banyana to face Costa Rica in international friendly ahead of World Cup
2 June 2023 - African Champions Banyana Banyana will face Costa Rica in an international friendly match to be played in Nga Puna Wai Sport Complex in Christchurch, New Zealand, on 15 July 2023. The match will form part of coach Desiree Ellis' preparations for the FIFA...
Hollywoodbets Super League moves into second half of the season
2 June 2023 – The Hollywoodbets Super League moves into week 16 this weekend with eight matches taking place around the country. Expect action galore on Saturday (3 June 2023) as reigning champions Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies travel to Kimberley to face a stubborn...
Banyana coach launches book about her life
30 May 2023 - A book documenting Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis’ rise from Salt River, Cape Town, to the world stage was launched in Sandton, Johannesburg, on Tuesday night (30 May 2023). Written by sports journalist Luke Alfred, the book titled "Magic" follows...