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SAFA CEO Lydia Monyepao addressing the media

SAFA CEO sheds light on SA’s shocking 2027 World Cup decision

SAFA CEO Lydia Monyepao has explained South Africa's surprising decision to withdraw its bid to host the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup. The shocking decision…
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Banyana Banyana players.

Banyana stars reflect on their time in Australia and New Zealand

Banyana Banyana stars Hildah Magaia and Noko Matlou have spoken for the first time since returning to South Africa on Tuesday, 8 August, after their…
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SAFA House.

SAFA NEC member in hot water over ‘derogatory, sexist remarks’

A SAFA National Executive Committee [NEC] member is in hot water over disturbing derogatory, sexist and misogynistic remarks on social media.  Monde…
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Minster Zizi Kodwa and Danny Jordaan.

SA govt shows intentions to establish professional women’s league 

The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture has shown intentions to establish a professional women’s league in South Africa together with relevant…
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Coach of Banyana Banyana Desiree Ellis

Desiree Ellis points out what led to defeat to Netherlands

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis has pointed out an element that led to the Netherlands' defeat at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup on Sunday morning. The…
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Banyana Banyana suffer defeat to Netherlands.

Banyana bow out of World Cup after defeat to Netherlands 

Banyana Banyana have been eliminated from the FIFA Women’s World Cup after a 2-0 defeat to the Netherlands at Sydney Football Stadium on Sunday.  As a…
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Kaylin Swart of Banyana Banyana during a game

Desiree Ellis on sticking with under-fire Kaylin Swart

Following a 3-2 victory over Italy, Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis has pointed out why she has been sticking with Kaylin Swart despite fierce…
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Hildah Magaia in Banyana Banyana colours.

‘I had to provide bread for the nation’: Hildah ‘Breadwinner’ Magaia 

Hildah Magaia has reacted to Banyana Banyana's historic win against Italy, insisting that she had to live up to her nickname: the 'Breadwinner' as the…
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Banyana Banyana beat Italy.

Banyana beat Italy to secure historic win at World Cup

Banyana Banyana secured their first-ever win at the FIFA Women’s World Cup after defeating Italy 3-2 in their final group match at Wellington Regional…
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Refiloe Jane during a training session.

Banyana captain Refiloe Jane’s fitness update ahead of Italy clash

Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis has shed light on what is likely to happen regarding Refiloe Jane’s condition.  The Banyana captain sustained a…
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Coach Desiree Ellis and forward Jermaine Seoposenwe.

Banyana coach addresses height concerns 

Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis has addressed the height concerns ahead of Wednesday's final group stage clash against Italy.  The Banyana side…
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Banyana Banyana captain Refiloe Jane.

Banyana team doctor issues Refiloe Jane’s injury update 

Banyana Banyana team doctor Nthabiseng Maesela has issued the latest injury update on Refiloe Jane. 'Fifi' suffered the setback during their 2-2 draw with…
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