BANYANA BANYANA

Ellis ready for high-stakes World Cup playoff draw as the final route to qualification

Banyana Banyana will soon learn their opponents after the FIFA Women’s World Cup playoff tournament draw at the FIFA headquarters in Zurich.

20 Aug 2026

Refiloe Jane: Banyana Banyana will fight until the end

Banyana Banyana captain Refiloe Jane says she is pleased that the team gave themselves a fighting chance of securing a place in the FIFA Women’s World Cup intercontinental playoffs.

17 Aug 2026

Ellis celebrates Banyana after securing a spot in the Inter-confederation Playoffs

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis has praised her side for controlling the game in their 2-1 win over Nigeria, a result that secured South Africa a place in the FIFA Women’s World Cup intercontinental playoffs.

15 Aug 2026

Janine van Wyk hopes autobiography inspires next generation of footballers

Banyana Banyana legend Janine van Wyk is excited to have finally launched her autobiography - ‘The Janine van Wyk Story’, saying the book unpacks the experiences she endured throughout her professional football career and hopes her story will inspire the current generation of players.

14 Aug 2026

Banyana Banyana see off Nigeria to keep World Cup qualification bid on track

Banyana Banyana secured a place in the inter-confederation play-offs with a 2-1 victory over Nigeria, moving one step closer to qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup.

13 Aug 2026

Khabo Zitha encourages Banyana to seize final World Cup opportunity

Banyana Banyana legend Khabo Zitha says the national team must make the most of their last chance to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, stating that it will also give younger players a chance to gain international exposure.

13 Aug 2026