WAFCON

Bambanani Mbane of South Africa sings the national anthem prior to the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Round of 16 match between Netherlands and South Africa at Sydney Foo

Bambanani Mbane: A rural girl’s journey to 100 international caps

Banyana Banyana and Mamelodi Sundowns veteran defender Bambanani “Juice” Mbane has always prided herself as ”uNolali” (a person from rural areas) who is driven by the desire to change the status quo.

Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis

Ellis on the importance of squad balance ahead of Algeria friendlies

Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis says the upcoming international friendlies against Algeria will be used to give valuable game time to key overseas-based players as preparations continue for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).

Zambia players during the 2018 Women's Africa Cup of Nations match between Nigeria and Zambia at Cape Coast Stadium on November 21, 2018 in Cape Coast, Ghana.

Head of women’s football in Zambia on the postponement of WAFCON

Football Association of Zambia [FAZ] national women’s representative Col Katoba has shared with SABC Sport the FAZ Women’s Super Division League is keeping players match-fit following the postponement of Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.

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.

Minister McKenzie throws SA’s support behind Senegal’s bid to reclaim AFCON title

South Africa is ready to assist Senegal in reclaiming its Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 title and to provide legal support, as confirmed by the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie.

Desiree Ellis head coach of South Africa during the Hollywoodbets COSAFA Women's Championship match between South Africa and Lesotho at Seshego Stadium on February 24, 2026 in Polokwane, Sout

Desiree Ellis calls for dominance as Banyana eye COSAFA Cup final spot

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis has called on her side to dominate and control proceedings when they face Zimbabwe in the COSAFA Women’s Championship semi-final on Friday afternoon.

Banyana Banyana COSAFA Championship

Desiree Ellis pleased with crucial COSAFA Cup semi-final spot

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis says her side produced a much-improved performance against Angola to book their place in the COSAFA Women’s Championship semi-finals - with a group stage match still to play.

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