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Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis celebrating late equaliser from Hildah Magaia

Desiree Ellis backs Banyana’s fighting spirit despite WAFCON exit

Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis has praised her team’s effort and fighting spirit despite their quarter-final exit from the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.

Banyana Banyana midfielder Gabriela Moodaly-Salgado on the attack

Moodaly-Salgado says the team is mentally ready for Morocco test

Banyana Banyana midfielder Gabriela Moodaly-Salgado says the team is mentally prepared for their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final against host nation Morocco.

Andile Dlamini of South Africa in action during the international friendly between Japan and South Africa at Yanmar Hanasaka Stadium on June 06, 2026 in Osaka, Japan

Andile Dlamini: We need to play to our strengths against Burkina Faso

Banyana Banyana goalkeeper Andile Dlamini says the team will focus on playing to their strengths when they face Burkina Faso in their final Group B match at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.

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Desiree Ellis believes Banyana can bounce back against Côte d’Ivoire

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis says the technical team has devised a different game plan as South Africa prepare to face Côte d’Ivoire in their second group-stage match at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.

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.

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