Banyana Banyana

Weekend Round Up

Bafana Bafana went haed on head with Sao Tome and Prince at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on friday evening for the Africa Cup Of Nations 2022 qualifiers. Bafana took 2-0 victory win. The two are schduled to meet oat the Nelson Mandela Bay ...

Phumzile Mavimbela·over 3 years ago

Banyana Banyana still continuing with preparations for the Turkish Women's Cup

Despite the Turkey-Syria Earthquake, Banyana Banyana are still set to travel to Turkey for the Turkish Women's Cup unless advised otherwise.

Neo Poho·about 1 year ago

"If it means we must enact a law to enforce parity, we shall do so" - Minister Zizi Kodwa

Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Zizi Kodwa has not ruled out the possibility of legislation to enforce equal payment for national sports codes.

Neo Poho·7 months ago

Banyana Banyana's local based players assemble for camp in Johannesburg

As the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup preparations continue, Banyana Banyana's local based players have assembled for camp in Johannesburg as part of strengthening the team and giving head coach Desiree Ellis an opportunity to work on other...

Neo Poho·12 months ago

Parliament congratulates Banyana Banyana for WAFCON victory and calls for pay parity

Banyana Banyana, as the team is affectionately known, made history at the weekend when they defeated hosts Morocco by 2-1 to lift their first ever WAFCON title at the finals of the competition held in the city of Rabat

Joburg Post·almost 2 years ago

Banyana Banyana prepare for Uzbekistan test

After a series of meetings where SAFA officials were discussing whether to send Banyana Banyana to Turkey for the Turkish Women's Cup or not, the football association has given Desiree Ellis and her charges the green light and the squad ...

Neo Poho·about 1 year ago

Sports Minister Nathi Mthethwa hails the success of Banyana Banyana, commits R5.8m to the team’s bonus kitty

There is also the discouraging gender-based pay gaps between male and female professional athletes which must be addressed by all role players in the sport and recreation fraternity

Nathi Mthethwa-Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture·almost 2 years ago

Banyana put in the final preparations ahead of Uzbekistan test

Banyana Banyana have been preparing themselves for their Saturday's clash against Uzbekistan in the Turkish Women's Cup at the Emirhan Sport Complex in Antalya, Turkey.

Neo Poho·about 1 year ago

Banyana Banyana too strong for Uzbekistan

A dominant first half display by Banyana Banyana was the difference as the South African women's side thumped Uzbekistan 3-0 in their opening match of the Turkish Women's Cup on Saturday night.

Neo Poho·about 1 year ago

Banyana Banyana share the spoils with Slovenia

Banyana Banyana played out to a 1-1 draw against Slovenia in their second Turkish Women's Cup in Antalya, Turkey on Tuesday afternoon.

Neo Poho·about 1 year ago

Minister Nathi Mthethwa Compliments Banyana Banyana For Their Away Win Against Nigeria Super Falcons.

Banyana Banyana played in an away match that left many South African football followers on the edge of their seats, as Nigeria bounced back from a 3-0 deficit to reduce the scoreline to 3-2, sending shivers down the spine of all the nati...

Phumzile Mavimbela·over 2 years ago

Banyana Banyana name preliminary squad for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup

Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis has named her 36-member preliminary squad for the upcoming 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

Neo Poho·11 months ago

Banyana Banyana crowned champions in Turkey

Banyana Banyana received their trophy and medals after they were officially crowned as group A winners of the 2023 Turkish Women’s Cup in Antaly, Turkey.

Neo Poho·about 1 year ago

Motsepe Foundation steps in to help Banyana Banyana

The South African Football Association (SAFA) has confirmed that the bonus row between the association and Banyana Banyana ahead of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup has finally been resolved.

Neo Poho·10 months ago

Desiree Ellis faces a daunting task in selecting her final World Cup squad

Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis has revealed that it is going to be a tough challenge to pick her final squad for the upcoming 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

Neo Poho·10 months ago

Sports Portfolio Committee Chairperson hails Banyana Banyana’s success in Morocco

South Africa beat Zambia in a hotly contested Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2022 semi-final last night, booking a place in the final, to be played in Rabat on Saturday against the host nation Morocco

Joburg Post·almost 2 years ago

SAFJA crowns Mpumi Nyandeni with Footballer of the year accolade

TS Galaxy Ladies Football Team midfielder Mpumi Nyandeni was crowned the 2022 South African Football Journalists Association's women's footballer of the year at Southern Sun Hyde Park in Sandton on Tuesday afternoon.

Neo Poho·about 1 year ago

Dlamini, Wolvaardt and Van Niekerk nominated for the Athlete of the year award at the Momentum gsport Awards

Banyana Banyana's Andile Dlamini has been nominated for the 2023 Momentum Athlete of the Year and the Telkom Woman of the Year award at the 2023 Momentum gsport Awards.

Neo Poho·8 months ago

"The players really need to step up ahead of the World Cup"- Desiree Ellis

Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis has confirmed that midfielder Bambanani Mbane and defender Tiisetso Makhubela are out of the Banyana squad that will be traveling to Serbia on Thursday for the international friendly.

Neo Poho·about 1 year ago

"The team has settled well in New Zealand" - Desiree Ellis

Following their first official training session under unusual weather conditions on Sunday in New Zealand, Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis has revealed that the team has settled in very well in New Zealand ahead of their warm-up...

Neo Poho·10 months ago

Banyana Banyana's Jermaine Seoposenwe faces a severe injury

Banyana Banyana might just head to the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup without the services of star forward Jermaine Seoposenwe.

Neo Poho·about 1 year ago

Desiree Ellis confirms her final Banyana Banyana World Cup squad

Banyana-Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis has announced her final 23-member squad to represent South Africa at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup to be hosted in Australia and New Zealand from the 20th of July to the 20th of August 2023.

Neo Poho·10 months ago

Banyana Banyana beef up their technical team ahead of the World Cup

Ahead of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup Banyana Banyana have beefed up their technical team with the addition of former Kaizer Chiefs scout Sinesipho Mali.

Neo Poho·10 months ago

"Poor decision making let us down" - Desiree Ellis

Following their 2-2 draw against Argentina in their second group G match at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup on Friday morning, Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis has conceded that poor decision making from her side let the team down.

Neo Poho·9 months ago

Desiree Ellis sets her target on the knockout phase

Ahead of the much anticipated 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis believes her side can reach the knockout phase of the tournament.

Neo Poho·10 months ago

"The victory was for South Africa" - Desiree Ellis

Following their 3-2 victory against Italy in the 2023 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday morning, Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis has dedicated the historic win to the South African fans.

Neo Poho·9 months ago

Desiree Ellis reacts to the Banyana Banyana boycott

Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis has expressed her sad emotions regarding the boycott by her players for their FIFA World Cup send-off match against Botswana at the Tsakane Stadium.

Neo Poho·10 months ago

"The belief to go to the next round is still alive" - Desiree Ellis

Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis is optimistic her side can still progress to the last 16 of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.

Neo Poho·9 months ago

Thembi Kgatlana leads Banyana Banyana to the FIFA Women's World Cup Knockout Phase

Banyana Banyana have written history at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup after beating Italy 3-2 in their final Group G match to advance to the knockout phase of the tournament.

Neo Poho·9 months ago

"The history we made means a lot to us" - Hildah Magaia 

Player of the match Hildah Magaia has reacted to Banyana Banyana’s historic win against Italy in the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup insisting that she had to live up to her nickname the ‘Breadwinner’ as the attacker provided ‘bread for the ...

Neo Poho·9 months ago

Kaylin Swart optimistic Banyana Banyana will win against Netherlands

Banyana Banyana goalkeeper Kaylin Swart is optimistic they will defeat Netherlands in the last 16 of the 2023 FIFA World Cup on Sunday morning.

Neo Poho·9 months ago