WOMENS-AFRICA-CUP-OF-NATIONS

Banyana Banyana training

Fran Hilton-Smith: Banyana Banyana need to have pre-WAFCON camp

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.

Shakira O’Malley

Newly capped Shakira O’Malley motivated to return to Banyana Banyana

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

Desiree Ellis reacts to 2024 WAFCON draw

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

SAFA anticipating 2025 WAFCON hosts announcement soon

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.

SAFA president Danny Jordaan shares joke with Banyana Banyana senior players Thembi Kgatlana and Andile Dlamini

South Africa tipped as the next hosts of the WAFCON in 2025

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.

Desiree Ellis, Head Coach of South Africa, is seen during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Round of 16 match between Netherlands and South Africa at Sydney Football Sta

Desiree Ellis disappointed by WAFCON postponement

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.