National Women

Ellis: The past year has been a dream come true

Ellis: The past year has been a dream come true

12 February 2020 - Desiree Ellis knows what is to thrive and excel. Just last month, she collected her second successive CAF Women’s Coach of the Year award, having led South Africa to their first-ever FIFA Women’s World Cup™. But Ellis also knows what’s it like to...

Dludlu keen to take Bantwana to second consecutive U17 FIFA World Cup

Dludlu keen to take Bantwana to second consecutive U17 FIFA World Cup

11 February 2020 – U17 Women’s National Team Head Coach, Simphiwe Dludlu has emphasised her ambition to guide the South African U-17 Women’s National Team, (Bantwana) to their second consecutive FIFA U-17 Women’s World, which will be hosted by India from 2 – 26...

Banyana Banyana movements abroad give us all hope – Ellis

Banyana Banyana movements abroad give us all hope – Ellis

11 February 2020– Head coach of the Sasol-sponsored Banyana Banyana, Desiree Ellis, says she is happy with the latest movements made by her players in a year where they will be trying to qualifying for the African Women’s Cup. Ellis’ comments come after striker...

Celtic lose ground on log leaders after defeat in the SNWL

Celtic lose ground on log leaders after defeat in the SNWL

10 February 2020 –There were no draws this past weekend in the SAFA National Womens League – with five of the six home teams registering wins. Title-chasing Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies continued on their winning streak when they brushed aside a determined Bloemfontein...

Another Banyana Banyana player signs with European club

Another Banyana Banyana player signs with European club

8 February 2020 – Striker Jermaine Seoposenwe has become the latest Banyana Banyaan player to sign for a European club after joining Real Betis in Spain. She is the second South African player to play in that league following the exploits of fellow striker Odi...

Sundowns vs Celtic – battle of the giants in the SNWL

Sundowns vs Celtic – battle of the giants in the SNWL

7 February 2020 –Third-placed Bloemfontein Celtic will attempt to do what no other team has done in the SAFA National Womens League – inflict a defeat on Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies in this inaugural season of the league. The two giants will battle it out at the...

Baloyi happy with Basetsana’s fighting spirit

Baloyi happy with Basetsana’s fighting spirit

2 February 2020 – South Africa's National Under-20 Women's team coach Jabulile Baloyi applauded her charges for a great fighting spirit they showed in their preliminary round, second leg 2020 FIFA U20 Women's World Cup qualifier against Zambia on Saturday. ...

Basetsana progress into the next round of WC qualifiers

Basetsana progress into the next round of WC qualifiers

1 February 2020 – South Africa's National Under-20 Women's team (Basetsana) progressed into the next round of the 2020 FIFA U20 Women's World Cup qualifiers after beating Zambia 4-2 on aggregate at Orlando Stadium on Sunday.  Basetsana will now face Botswana, who...

Ntseki backs Basetsana for WC qualification

Ntseki backs Basetsana for WC qualification

1 February 2020 – Bafana Bafana coach Molefi Ntseki made special time out on Friday night to come and wish South Africa's National Under-20 Women's team (Basetsana) well in their today's 2020 FIFA U20 Women's World Cup qualifier against Zambia.  This match will...