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Bantwana head coach Ntombifuthi Khumalo was graceful in defeat as her side were eliminated from the on-going COSAFA U17 Girls Champions in Gauteng. South Africa who were the defending champions went into their final Group B match needing at least a draw against Madagascar who they lost to, to progress...

The South African Football Association (SAFA) have appointed Ms Dawn Lubisi as the Acting Head of Women’s Football to replace Romaney Pinnock, who vacated the role a few months ago. Lubisi will remain as a member of the Referees Department, where she is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in...

South Africa U17s open their 2024 TotalEnergies CAF U17 AFCON COSAFA qualifiers in Group C against Botswana at UJ Stadium on Thursday afternoon with coach Vela Khumalo confident of winning the tournament. Amajimbos are in the same group as Comoros and Mauritius as well. Ahead of the opening fixture, Khumalo...

Banyana Banyana stand-in captain Lebohang Ramalepe has warned about focussing too much on results as they next take on Jamaica in a friendly international. The African champions face the Reggae Girls at Catherine Hall Sports Complex in Montego Bay on Saturday morning with the second match scheduled for 2 December...

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...

South African Football Association president Dr Danny Jordaan has been charged after an arrest warrant was issued and is expected to appear at the Palm Ridge magistrate court on Wednesday over alleged fraud of R1.3 million, according to the Sowetan. It is reported that Jordaan and two co-accused, SAFA CFO...

The South African Football Association (SAFA) have confirmed a new sponsor with Volkswagen as the official vehicle sponsor for women's football. In an official announcement at SAFA house on Friday afternoon, it was confirmed the two locked arms for to help drive forward women's football in the country. ALSO READ: Official:...

The President of the South African Football Association (SAFA) Dr. Danny Jordaan has made an announcement ahead of the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. SAFA called a media press conference on Wednesday at the SAFA House headquarters in Nasrec, with the FA Presidents of Malawi (Fleetwood Haiya), eSwatini...

Despite securing the 2024 COSAFA Women's Championship semis spot, Banyana Banyana go into their final Group A tie against minnows Seychelles with no intention of taking their foot off the paddle. Maud Khumalo's troops secured a last four berth for the first time in two years after thumping Eswatini 3-0...