COSAFA coaching instructor and former Banyana Banyana team manager Fran Hilton-Smith says an extended preparation camp will be crucial for the team to defend their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title this year.
Newly capped Banyana Banyana defender, Shakira O’Malley says she has been motivated to work hard so she can return to the squad and be part of the CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations coming up in 2025.
Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis says they will not underestimate any team in the upcoming 2024 CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.
SAFA president Danny Jordaan has confirmed to SABC Sport that the Confederation of African Football are expected to announce the hosts of the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations on 16 September.
South Africa is in pole position to host the 2024 Women’s African Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in July next year and South African Football Association (SAFA) President Danny Jordaan has confirmed that they have already engaged the government about their plans.
Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis has expressed her disappointment after CAF announced that the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) has been postponed by a year and will now take place in July 2025.