South Africa midfielder Bambanani Mbane admitted they are tired but motivated to play the Netherlands in the round of 16 of the FIFA Women's World Cup on Sunday morning. Banyana Banyana made history on Wednesday when they recorded their first win in the competition with a 3-2 victory against Italy and they also advanced into the knockout stage of the Women's World Cup for the first...
South African forward Jermaine Seoposenwe, who is playing in her second FIFA Women's World Cup, says she and her teammates are unfazed by external comments from experts who think they don't deserve to still be at the tournament. The Mexico-based forward, who provided the assist for Thembi Kgatlana's goal against Argentina, echoes the thoughts of head coach Desiree Ellis by revealing they are unbothered by any...
South Africa coach Desiree Ellis said they have been underestimated at the ongoing FIFA Women's World Cup and despite the "underdog" tag, they are still competing in the tournament. The 2022 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) champions completed a comeback win in their final group game against Italy to seal historic progress to the knockout stage, where they will face 2019 finalists Netherlands. Banyana Banyana...
The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup began with all the necessary buzz, seeing as it is the biggest edition of the Mundial yet, and after 126 goals scored from 48 matches across eight groups in the first phase, the tournament has taken much-needed shape. From tournament debutants to unexpectedly shocking results that left the whole world stupefied to record breakers like Nigeria, Morocco, and South Africa—who...
In three years, attention in the football world will be shifted to the United States, Canada and Mexico which will co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup. It marks the first time three countries will host the global showpiece and the first time an entire continent will host a sporting event. The qualification stage for the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the South American Football Federation...
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