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Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis says the serious injury of Gabriela Salgado really affected many of her players, but she couldn't give a media update on her player just yet. Salgado had to be stretchered off in the 87th minute after picking up a serious injury, which left many...

Banyana Banyana lost 2-1 to Nigeria in the semi-finals of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium on Tuesday. The Super Falcons drew blood first from the penalty spot through captain Rasheedat Ajibade in the first half which was cancelled by Linda Motlhalo’s spot-kick...

Banyana Banyana and Nigeria have confirmed their respective starting lineups for this evening’s WAFCON semi-final clash at Larbi Zaouli Stadium.  It's a battle of the titans as defending champions Banyana face rivals the Super Falcons with South Africa coming into this game after knocking out Senegal 4-1 on penalties following...

Banyana Banyana head coach Dr Desiree Ellis says her charges don't need any extra motivation coming up against the Super Falcons comparing the rivalry to the Soweto derby between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates. South Africa and Nigeria renew their rivalry in the highly anticipated WAFCON semifinal this evening. Banyana...

Former PSL referee Victor Hlungwani has applauded VAR for rightfully overturning a penalty decision for South Africa in their quarter-final clash against Senegal. Banyana Banyana striker Hildah Magaia went down inside the 18-yard area from what seemed like a vicious tackle from behind but upon consultation, the penalty was chalked...

Banyana Banyana head coach Dr Desiree Ellis says she was confident in goalkeeper Andile Dlamini's abilities following her penalty heroics in the shootout win over Senegal. The defending champions were held to a goalless draw by the Senegalese for 120 minutes in their quarterfinal clash before Ellis's side converted four...

Banyana Banyana progressed to the semi-finals at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of nations (WAFCON) following a 4-1 win over Senegal in a penalty shootout after a  goalless draw in the quarter-finals on Saturday night. The defending champions topped Group C with three points on their way to the knockout phase,...

Banyana Banyana and Senegal have announced their starting line-ups for their Women’s African Cup of Nations quarter-final. Banyana had a good run in the group stages, topping Group C after winning two games, beating Ghana and Mali, while playing a draw with Tanzania. Desiree Ellis’ side have managed to score...

Ahead of the quarter-final clash against Senegal at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) tournament, Banyana Banyana coach Dr Desiree Ellis says her side need to be at their best to get past the Lionesses. The defending champions finished first in Group C with seven points, while Senegal were...

Banyana Banyana midfielder Gabriela Salgado has expressed gratitude at finally playing at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after missing the cup-winning 2022 edition due to injury. The JVW FC player came off the bench to help South Africa defeat Mali 4-0 in their final group C encounter on Monday,...