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Banyana Banyana during COSAFA camp

Bongiwe Thusi welcomes healthy competition in Banyana as COSAFA continues

Banyana Banyana midfielder Bongiwe Thusi says the national team camp, running alongside their COSAFA Cup campaign, has been marked by a positive and healthy competitive spirit among players.

Desiree Ellis (coach) of Banyana Banyana during the South African national women's team media open day at St Dominics College on November 26, 2025 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis bracing for physical Angola test

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis says that they are expecting a fast-paced and physical encounter against Angola in their second Group Stage match of the COSAFA Women’s Championship this afternoon.

Casey Gordon

Banyana Banyana upbeat ahead of COSAFA Womens Championship opener

Banyana Banyana goalkeeper Casey Gordon says the mood in camp is upbeat as the team begins its COSAFA Women’s Championship campaign this afternoon.

Desiree Ellis (coach) of Banyana Banyana during the South African national women's team media open day at St Dominics College on November 26, 2025 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Alignment camp key as Banyana Banyana balance COSAFA and WAFCON Preparations

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis says the team’s ongoing alignment camp has been crucial in helping the technical team shape their squads for the COSAFA Women’s Championship and the upcoming Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.

Banyana Banyana legend Anna Monate during the Hollywoodbets Super League match between TUT Football Club and First Touch FC Ladies at Lucas Moripe Stadium on March 09, 2025 in Pretoria, South

Former Banyana Banyana star urges corporate to sponsor Hollywoodbets Super League

Former Banyana Banyana star and Basetsana assistant coach Anna Monate insists corporate companies need to sponsor the Hollywoodbets Super League so that every player in the league can get a stipend.

Leandra Smeda of South Africa poses for a portrait during the official FIFA Women's World Cup 2019 portrait session at Royal Barriere Hotel on June 05, 2019 in Le Havre, France.

I thought I did enough – Leandra Smeda on WAFCON snub

Leandra Smeda has admitted being heartbroken that a potential return to Banyana Banyana appears to have slipped through her fingers despite a resurgence.