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Refiloe Jane on reaching 150-Cap milestone for Banyana Banyana

Refiloe Jane on reaching 150-Cap milestone for Banyana Banyana

Banyana Banyana captain Refiloe Jane says she is excited and humbled after reaching the milestone of 150 caps for the national team.

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Banyana earn redemptive victory over Japan as AFCON preparations continue

Banyana Banyana bounced back from a heavy defeat to claim an impressive 1-0 victory over Japan in their second international friendly at J-Green Sakai Main Field in Osaka on Tuesday.

Banyana Banyana coach Dr Desiree Ellis with players during the South Africa national women's soccer team media open day at UJ Auckland Park Campus on February 20, 2025 in Johannesburg, South

Desiree Ellis: Japan defeat exposes key lessons ahead of WAFCON

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis says the team is getting the kind of high-level test it needs after suffering a 5-0 defeat to Japan in the first of two international friendlies at the Yanmar Hanasaka Stadium in Osaka.

Banyana Banyana forward Noxolo Cesane

Japan punish Banyana Banyana mistakes in dominant friendly victory

Banyana Banyana were given a harsh reminder of the standards required at the highest level of women's football after suffering a heavy 5-0 defeat to Japan in the first of two international friendlies at Yanmar Stadium in Osaka on Saturday.

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Asanda Hadebe looks forward to taking lessons from Japan

Banyana Banyana defender Asanda Hadebe says it’s a special moment for her to be part of the squad preparing for 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 - Japan friendlies crucial for WAFCON preparations

Banyana Banyana goalkeeper Andile Dlamini says the team is fully aware of the challenge awaiting them ahead of their two international friendlies against Japan in Osaka this weekend.