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African champions Banyana-Banyana lost their third successive international friendly going down 3-0 to Jamaica at Catherine Hall Sports Complex in Montego Bay on Saturday morning. Goals came from Siobhan Wilson in the first half and Khadija Shaw’s brace in the second half. The defeat follows those against Denmark and England...

Banyana Banyana head coach Dr Desiree Ellis admits that defending their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title will be tough as they start with preparations.South Africa was pitted in Group C alongside Ghana, Mali and Tanzania for the much-anticipated continental showpiece scheduled for 5-26 July 2025 in Morocco. ALSO READ:...

Banyana Banyana head coach Dr Desiree Ellis has named the squad to play Jamaica over two international friendlies at the end of this month. The international friendlies are scheduled for 29 November and 2 December in the Island country. The last time the two countries met was in April 2019...

Banyana Banyana head coach Dr Desiree Ellis is expecting the 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League to produce new heroes as many who have dominated the stage have left for greener pastures. The tournament starts in Morocco this weekend with the opening game between TP Mazembe and South African newcomers the...

Banyana Banyana head coach Dr Desiree Ellis was impressed with her side’s performance despite going down 2-1 to England in a friendly international on Tuesday night.The African champions gave a good account of themselves in a highly competitive match against the European champions in their back yard as they...

Banyana Banyana ended their tour of Europe with a 2-1 defeat to England at Coventry Arena on Tuesday night despite a brilliant performance. Banyana coach Dr Desiree Ellis made four changes to the side that lot 5-0 to Denmark in the first friendly last week bringing in Thembi Kgatlana, Hildah...

Banyana Banyana head coach Dr Desiree Ellis admits that her charges need no motivation ahead of their friendly international against World Cup finalists and current European champions England this evening. South Africa concludes their European tour against the Lionesses after being put to the sword with a 5-0 humbling by...

African champions Banyana Banyana were put to the sword by Denmark as they conceded five goals without a reply in an international friendly played at Aalborg stadium on Friday evening. Denmark showed dominance early on keeping the ball in Banyana’s half. There was a threat as early as the fourth...

It's a big day for both Banyana Banyana teams with the youthful side out to seal progression beyond the group stage at the 2024 COSAFA Women’s championship while the seniors seek a rare win over Denmark in Aalborg. The juniors defeated Namibia 1-0 in the opening group match and next...

Banyana Banyana head coach Dr Desiree Ellis has emphasised the importance of South Africa having two clubs at the CAF Women’s Champions League finals this year, saying not only is it good for women’s football but it will do the national team a world of good. Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies qualified...