The South African Football Association hopes Banyana Banyana’s performance at the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand will somehow accelerate their four-year strategy to professionalise the women’s game.
SAFA chief executive Lydia Monyepao has given Banyana Banyana a positive report card after their round of 16 exit at the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
Banyana Banyana may have exited the FIFA Women's World Cup after the 0-2 defeat to Netherlands in the Round of 16 at the Sydney Football Stadium on Sunday, but SAFA President Danny Jordaan is proud of the team's achievement.
Nearly five months on, SAFA chief medical officer Dr Thulani Ngwenya has confirmed to SABC Sport the federation are yet to receive a report on Richards Bay midfielder Siphamandla Mtolo’s cause of death.
Minister of Sports, Arts, and Culture Zizi Kodwa has expressed concern at the latest developments in the Banyana Banyana camp as the issues of bonuses remain unresolved.
Eight days before Banyana Banyana open their 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup campaign against Sweden, it’s emerged the bonus row remains a sticking point.