FRAN HILTON SMITH

Banyana celebrating Algeria

Hilton-Smith expects Banyana to set the tone in WAFCON opener

Former SAFA Technical Director of Women’s Football, Fran Hilton-Smith says its crucial for Banyana Banyana to win their opening Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Group B clash against Tanzania to set the tone for the rest of the tournament.

Long-serving women's football administrator Fran Hilton-Smith

Fran Hilton-Smith backs Banyana’s WAFCON preliminary squad

Former COSAFA coaching instructor Fran Hilton-Smith believes the blend of youth and experience in coach Desiree Ellis’ preliminary Women’s Africa Cup of Nations squad will help Banyana Banyana reclaim their dominance on the continent.

Former Banyana Banyana coach and SAFA technical director Fran Hilton-Smith

Fran Hilton-Smith: 2026 FIFA WCC will attract funding to the women’s game

COSAFA and CAF coaching instructor Fran Hilton-Smith has praised FIFA’s recent approval of the Women’s Champions Cup for 2026 and believes that it will attract more funding towards the women’s game.

Former Banyana Banyana coach and SAFA technical director Fran Hilton-Smith

Fran Hilton-Smith disheartened by the disruptive start into 2025 HWBSL season

Former Technical Director in Women’s Football at SAFA Fran Hilton-Smith says she is disheartened by the disruptive start into the 2025 Hollywoodbets Super League season.

Banyana Banyana in pink vs England

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.

Linda Motlhalo during the South Africa women's national soccer team training session on September 23, 2023 in Cincinnati, United States of America.

Fran Hilton-Smith applauds Linda Motlhalo for returning abroad

COSAFA and CAF coaching instructor, Fran Hilton Smith has applauded Banyana Banyana star Linda Motlhalo who secured a move back to her former team, Glasgow City in Scotland.

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