2024 WAFCON

Banyana Banyana final WAFCON army named

Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis has named her final 26-player squad tasked with defending their Women's Africa Cup of Nations title in Morocco next month.

23 Jun 2025

Bambanani Mbane of South Africa sings the national anthem prior to the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Round of 16 match between Netherlands and South Africa at Sydney Foo

Banyana Banyana in high spirit ahead of WAFCON title defence

Banyana Banyana star Bambanani Mbane believes approaching this year’s Women’s Africa Cup of Nations as defending champions is enough motivation for the team to excel.

21 Jun 2025

Fran-Hilton Smith believes Banyana need friendlies with tough opponents ahead of WAFCON

Former SAFA Technical Director in Women’s Football Fran Hilton-Smith says the Banyana Banyana need to face strong opponents ahead of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.

20 Feb 2025

South Africa players discuss the game at halftime during the International Friendly match between England Women and South Africa at the Coventry Building Society Arena in Coventry, on October

No match, but a training camp for Banyana’s WAFCON preparations

Banyana Banyana are unlikely to have a friendly match as part of their WAFCON preparations.

02 Feb 2025

Kaylin Swart #1 of South Africa throws the ball during a game between South Africa and USWNT at TQL Stadium on September 21, 2023 in Cincinnati , Ohio.

Banyana Banyana goalkeeper reflects on the WAFCON draw

Banyana Banyana goalkeeper Kaylin Swart says it helps to know who the defending champions will face in the group stages of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations [WAFCON] because they can now train and play with a clear purpose.

25 Nov 2024