South Africa

South Africa

2024 Fixtures

Tigres striker Thembi Kgatlana knows Banyana will have a target on their backs at WAFCON Tigres striker Thembi Kgatlana knows Banyana will have a target on their backs at WAFCON

South Africa striker Kgatlana, who currently plays for Tigres UANL in Mexico's Liga MX Femenil, expects a backlash from defending champions Banyana's rivals in July, when the next Women's Africa Cup of Nations takes place in Morocco.

Banyana legend Janine van Wyk and partner announce pregnancy Banyana legend Janine van Wyk and partner announce pregnancy

Former South Africa football captain Janine van Wyk, who led Banyana Banyana to their first World Cup, announced on Tuesday that she and partner Julia Molin are expecting a baby.

Women's football rankings - Africa's stars step up in Europe and Saudi Arabia Women's football rankings - Africa's stars step up in Europe and Saudi Arabia

Africa has always had tremendous depth in the goalscoring department and this was demonstrated in December, particularly for players based in France.

Footy, hoops, and rugger - Sports to look forward to in 2025 for African fans Footy, hoops, and rugger - Sports to look forward to in 2025 for African fans

It's 2025, and African sports fans have plenty to be excited about across multiple sports, from football (both kinds), to the NBA, BAL, college sports, cricket, the Springboks rugby team, and more.

South Africa, Morocco, Nigeria drawn apart in Women's Africa Cup of Nations South Africa, Morocco, Nigeria drawn apart in Women's Africa Cup of Nations

Champions South Africa have been drawn against powerhouse Ghana in the highlight group of the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies aiming for third CAF title as Women's Champions League kicks off Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies aiming for third CAF title as Women's Champions League kicks off

Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies' Boitumelo Rabale will be back in action in Morocco this weekend for the fourth edition of the CAF Women's Champions League (November 9-23) and is as motivated as ever.

Lionesses edge South Africa to bunce back from Germany loss Lionesses edge South Africa to bunce back from Germany loss

England secured a narrow but important 2-1 victory over South Africa in Coventry following their 4-3 defeat at the hands of Germany on Friday.

Nigeria return to Olympics at last, breaking Banyana hearts in the process Nigeria return to Olympics at last, breaking Banyana hearts in the process

Nigeria's Super Falcons will return to the Olympic Games for the first time since 2008.

Can this Super Falcons team end a 16-year Olympics absence? Can this Super Falcons team end a 16-year Olympics absence?

Sixteen years of hurt will be high on the minds of Nigeria's Super Falcons, going into their two-legged matchup against South Africa in the final round of football qualifiers for the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Influx of African stars to NWSL signals shift in perceptions and styles Influx of African stars to NWSL signals shift in perceptions and styles

Gone are the days when African players were largely overlooked by NWSL clubs, with an influx of big names joining the American league this past offseason. But why now?

Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
11 Thembi Kgatlan.. 2 4 2
8 Hildah Magaia 2 4 1
10 Linda Motlhalo 1 4 0

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
11 Thembi Kgatlan.. 2 4 2
8 Hildah Magaia 1 4 2
12 Jermaine Seopo.. 1 4 0