WAFCON

Dr Desiree Ellis announcing the final Banyana Banyana WAFCON squad

Desiree Ellis prioritises versatility and balance in final Banyana WAFCON squad

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis says she had prioritised players who can adapt quickly to high-pressure competition when selecting her final 26-player squad for the upcoming Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco.

Dr Desiree Ellis announcing the final Banyana Banyana WAFCON squad

Desiree Ellis names final Banyana Banyana squad for WAFCON

Banyana Banyana head coach Dr Desiree Ellis has announced the final group of 26 players that will be representing the nation in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) hosted in Morocco from 26 July to 16 August 2026.

Banyana Banyana midfielder Gabriela Moodaly-Salgado

Moodaly-Salgado: 2022 WAFCON triumph elevated women’s football in SA

Banyana Banyana midfielder Gabriela Moodaly-Salgado says South Africa’s historic 2022 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) triumph played a significant role in elevating and growing women’s football in the country.

Banyana Banyana captain Refiloe Jane

Banyana Banyana captain: The aim is to qualify for the World Cup

Banyana Banyana captain Refiloe Jane says their main goal ahead of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations is to qualify for the 2027 Women’s FIFA World Cup in Brazil.

Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis

Desiree Ellis: Banyana should stay true to team identity ahead of WAFCON

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis says it is important for the team to maintain its identity as they aim for another successful Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) campaign.

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.

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