14 September, 2026

Mbuli Concerned By WAFCON Timing Amid League Recess

Banyana Banyana interim coach Thinasonke Mbuli says the kick-off time for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco early next year has created a few complications for her team’s preparations.

Kgatlana Returns To Banyana Squad

Banyana Banyana have confirmed the return of star striker Thembi Kgatlana for the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifiers against the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo).

Ellis Confirms WAFCON 2025 Squad Without Kgatlana

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis has significantly narrowed down her squad for the upcoming Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco, where they hope to defend their title in July. However, the squad notably omits star striker Thembi Kgatlana due to “personal reasons.”

Kgatlana To Miss Key Banyana Matches

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis has announced the squad that will face Zambia and Botswana in international friendlies to be played this month, but they will be without star striker Thembi Kgatlana. 

Matlou To Wave Goodbyes To Banyana

African champions Banyana Banyana will take to the field at UJ Soweto Campus on Saturday in the first of two international friendlies against Malawi — a match that will also mark the farewell appearance of veteran Noko Matlou.

Ellis: We Are Still In It

Banyana head coach, Desiree Ellis, attributed the loss to a lack of speed in their game and the distance between her players in the first half, which led to her tactics being defective.  Banyana was edged by the Super Falcons on the first leg of the fourth and final round of the Olympic Games qualifications for the women’s tournament in […]

Kgatlana: Home Ground Advantage Will Count In Pretoria.

Banyana Banyana forward Thembi Kgatlana is convinced of a comeback at Loftus next Tuesday after Friday night’s 1-0 away defeat to Nigeria in the first leg fixture of the final round of the 2024 Paris Olympics Qualifiers.   After a slender 1-0 defeat to the Super Falcons courtesy of a 43rd-minute penalty conversion by Athletico Madrid forward Rasheedat Ajibade, Kgatlana reflected on the game highlighting her team’s obstacles in Abuja last night.   “I mean… it’s away and the weather is […]