2026 WAFCON

Gayton Mckenzie Minister of sports during the South African national men's soccer team arrival at OR Tambo International Airport on January 07, 2026 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

EXCLUSIVE: Sports Minister says South Africa ready to step in for WAFCON after CAF postponement

Minister of Sports, Arts & Culture Gayton McKenzie has shared with SABC Sport that South Africa is ready to take over from Morocco to host the delayed Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.

Lebogang Ramalepe

Lebogang Ramalepe: WAFCON opener a must win

Banyana Banyana captain Lebogang Ramalepe says their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations opener against Tanzania is a must win to set the tone in the group stages.

Bambanani Mbane

Mbane: Banyana Banyana has the mentality to survive WAFCON group stages

Banyana Banyana defender Bambanani Mbane says the team has the mental capacity to survive their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations group stage fixtures.

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Desiree Ellis looks to gauge individual performances in Morocco friendly

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis says she will use the upcoming international friendly match against Morocco to assess individual performances - building up to the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.

Andile Dlamini of South Africa poses for a portrait during the official FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 portrait session on July 18, 2023 in Wellington, New Zealand.

Andile Dlamini - Banyana Banyana chasing a comeback at WAFCON 2026

Banyana Banyana goalkeeper Andile Dlamini says they will look to chase a strong comeback at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.