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South Africa
Nickname(s)Banyana Banyana
AssociationSouth African Football Association
ConfederationCAF (Africa)
Sub-confederationCOSAFA (Southern Africa)
Head coachDesiree Ellis
CaptainJanine van Wyk
Most capsJanine van Wyk (170)
Top scorerPortia Modise (101)
FIFA codeRSA
First colours
Second colours
FIFA ranking
Current 54 (13 October 2022)[1]
Highest48 (August 2016)
Lowest74 (June 2005)
First international
 South Africa 14–0 Swaziland 
(Johannesburg, South Africa; 30 May 1993)
Biggest win
 South Africa 17–0 Comoros 
(Port Elizabeth, South Africa; 31 July 2019)
Biggest defeat
 China 13–0 South Africa 
(Dalian, China; 7 September 2003)
World Cup
Appearances2 (first in 2019)
Best resultGroup stage (2019)
Africa Women Cup of Nations
Appearances13 (first in 1995)
Best resultChampions (2022)
Summer Olympics
Appearances2 (first in 2012)
Best result10th (2012)

The South Africa women's national soccer team, nicknamed Banyana Banyana (The Girls), is the national team of South Africa and is controlled by the South African Football Association.

Their first official match was held on 30 May 1993 against Swaziland.[2]

They qualified for Olympic football for the first time in 2012,[3] and for a FIFA Women's World Cup for the first time in 2019, in Group B with Germany, Spain and China. However, they lost all matches, and their only goal was against Spain when they went to a 1–0 lead only to lose 3–1. South Africa won their first Women's Africa Cup of Nations in 2022, beating Morocco 2–1 in the final.


History



Beginnings


The South Africa women's national team played its first international match...

Historically, South Africa has never had a professional women's football league until 2020. This coincided perfectly with the country's annual celebration of Women's Month — a celebration of women in society.While South Africa may not have had a professional women's league, the country's national setup has flourished. The national team competes at Under-17 and Under-20 levels. But the senior team — nicknamed “Banyana Banyana” — has represented South Africa in multiple tournaments.These include the COSAFA Women's Championship Cup, African Women's Cup of Nations and, more recently, a debut at the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup in France. Despite unfair gender disparities, South Africa's female footballers have attracted interest from professional leagues all over the world.In South Africa, the playing field is not level for young female footballers to rise up through development.But a new semi-professional league, established in 2009, gave women an opportunity to pursue a future in football.The Sasol league consists of 2800 footballers playing in 144 teams across the nine provinces in South Africa.It has made it easy for scouts and the national coaches to assess players. The league has been steadfast in making sure that women's football thrives in South Africa, despite very little corporate sponsorship.It was therefore humbling to witness the launch of the South African Football Association (SAFA) National Women's League, which signaled a new era.The fully-professional league aims at the development and growth of the game for South Africa. There is still so much more that still needs to be done. But with 27 players now playing professionally in Europe and the United States, opportunities are aplenty.


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Nicknames


The South Africa women's national football team has been known or nicknamed as the "Banyana Banyana", which literally means "Girls Girls". This name is derived from the Senior Men's National team being "Bafana Bafana".


Results and fixtures


The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.

Legend

  Win   Draw   Loss   Fixture


2021


26 October 2022 AFWCON qualification First round 2nd leg South Africa  6–0
(13–0 agg.)		  Mozambique Johannesburg, South Africa
<!- – 20:00 CEST (UTC+2) -->
Report Stadium: Orlando Stadium
Note: South Africa won 13–0 on aggregate.

2022


11 February Friendly Zambia  3–0  South Africa Lusaka
 Report Stadium: Nkoloma Stadium
18 February 2022 AFWCON qualification Second round 1st leg South Africa  2–0  Algeria Johannesburg
16:00 UTC+2
Report Stadium: Orlando Stadium
Referee: Mercy Kayira (Malawi)
23 February 2022 AFWCON qualification Second round 2nd leg Algeria  1–1
(1–3 agg.)		  South Africa Algiers
18:00 UTC+1
  • Koui 45+2'
 Report
Stadium: Stade Omar Hamadi
Referee: Dorsaf Ganouati (Tunisia)
Note: South Africa won 3–1 on aggregate.
12 April Friendly Netherlands  5–1  South Africa 's-Gravenhage
 Report
Stadium: Cars Jeans Stadion
Referee: María Dolores Martínez
4 July 2022 (2022-07-04) 2022 AFWCON GS Nigeria  1–2  South Africa Rabat, Maroc
18:00
Stadium: Stade Moulay Hassan
Referee: Bouchra Karboubi (Morocco)
7 July 2022 (2022-07-07) 2022 AFWCON GS South Africa  3–1  Burundi Rabat, Maroc
18:00
Stadium: Stade Moulay Hassan
Referee: Shahenda El-Maghrabi (Egypt)
10 July 2022 (2022-07-10) 2022 AFWCON GS South Africa  1–0  Botswana Rabat, Maroc
21:00 Stadium: Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium
14 July 2022 (2022-07-14) 2022 AFWCON QF South Africa  1–0  Tunisia Rabat, Morocco
21:00
Report (FIFA) Stadium: Stade Moulay Hassan
Referee: Salima Mukansanga (Rwanda)
18 July 2022 (2022-07-18) 2022 AFWCON SF Zambia  0–1  South Africa Casablanca, Morocco
 Stadium: Stade Mohammed V
Referee: Lidya Tafesse (Ethiopia)
22 July 2022 (2022-07-22) 2022 AFWCON F Morocco  1–2  South Africa Rabat, Morocco
21:00
Stadium: Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium
31 August 2022 COSAFA Women's Championship Group A South Africa  3–0  Angola Gqeberha
15:30
  • Maseko 21'
  • Shamase 35'
  • Sam 89'
 Stadium: Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium
2 September Friendly South Africa  0–3  Brazil Soweto, South Africa
18:00
Stadium: Orlando Stadium
Referee: Maria Rivet (Mauritania)
3 September 2022 COSAFA Women's Championship Group A South Africa  4–0  Mauritius Port Elizabeth
15:30
  • Sam 33', 47'
  • Maseko 78'
  • Sampson 90'
 Stadium: Madibaz Stadium
5 September Friendly South Africa  0–6  Brazil South Africa
6 September 2022 COSAFA Women's Championship Group A Mozambique  1–1  South Africa Wolfson Stadium, Gqeberha
15:30
  • Cuta 28'
  • Shamase 53'
9 September 2022 COSAFA Women's Championship SF Namibia  0–1  South Africa Wolfson Stadium, Gqeberha
15:00
  • Sam 82'
11 September 2022 COSAFA Women's Championship Final Zambia  1-0  South Africa Wolfson Stadium, Gqeberha
15:00 Banda ??'
8 October 2022 (2022-10-08) Friendly Australia  4–1  South Africa London, United Kingdom
12:30 UTC±0
Report
Stadium: Kingsmeadow

2023


23 July 2023 (2023-07-23) FIFA WC Group Sweden  v  South Africa Wellington, New Zealand
Report Stadium: Wellington Regional Stadium
28 July 2023 (2023-07-28) FIFA WC Group Argentina  v  South Africa Dunedin, New Zealand
Report Stadium: Forsyth Barr Stadium
2 August 2023 (2023-08-02) FIFA WC Group South Africa  v  Italy Wellington, New Zealand
Report Stadium: Wellington Regional Stadium

Source: Global Sports Archive


Coaching staff



Current coaching staff


PositionNameRef.
Head coach Desiree Ellis
Assistant coach Thinasonke Mbuli
Goalkeeper Coach Cameron Cox
Performance Analyst Shilene Booysen
Physical Trainer Ridhaa Allie

Technical staff

Role Name Start date
General Manager Lauren Duncan January 2016

Manager history


See also: Category:South Africa women's national soccer team managers

Players


See also: Category:South Africa women's international soccer players and Category:South African women's soccer players

Current squad


No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Club
16 1GK Andile Dlamini (1992-09-02) 2 September 1992 (age 30) Mamelodi Sundowns
21 1GK Regirl Ngobeni (1996-02-26) 26 February 1996 (age 26) UWC
1 1GK Dineo Magagula University of Johannesburg FC
2 2DF Thato Letsoso TUT
4 2DF Fikile Magama UWC FC Cape
14 2DF Tiisetso Makhubela (1997-04-24) 24 April 1997 (age 25) Mamelodi Sundowns
19 2DF Lonathemba Mhlongo UWC FC
7 2DF Cynthia Makete B.Celtic
13 2DF Bambanani Mbane (1990-03-12) 12 March 1990 (age 32) Mamelodi Sundowns
3 2DF Bongeka Gamede (1999-05-22) 22 May 1999 (age 23) UWC
7 3MF Cimone Sauls JVW FC
15 3MF Refiloe Jane (1992-08-04) 4 August 1992 (age 30) Sassuolo
15 3MF Sibulele Holweni (1992-08-04) 4 August 1992 (age 30) UWC FC
10 3MF Linda Motlhalo (1998-07-01) 1 July 1998 (age 24) Djurgårdens
7 3MF Thalea Smidt MS FC
20 3MF Robyn Moodaly (1994-06-16) 16 June 1994 (age 28) JVW
22 3MF Amogelang Motau (1997-02-27) 27 February 1997 (age 25) UWC
4FW Nthabiseng Majiya United
11 4FW Thubelihle Shamase UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG
9 4FW Gabriela Salgado (1998-02-20) 20 February 1998 (age 24) JVW
12 4FW Jermaine Seoposenwe (1993-10-12) 12 October 1993 (age 29) Juárez
8 4FW Hildah Magaia (1994-12-16) 16 December 1994 (age 27) Sejong Sportstoto
17 4FW Melinda Kgadiete (1992-07-21) 21 July 1992 (age 30) Mamelodi Sundowns

Recent call ups


Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club Latest call-up
GK Kaylin Swart (1994-09-30) 30 September 1994 (age 28) JVW v.  Brazil, 5 September 2022
GK Kebotseng Moletsane Boemfontinl Celtic 2022 COSAFA Women's Championship
GK Tshidi MURUOA TUT 2022 COSAFA Women's Championship
DF Cimone Sauls JVW v.  Australia, 8 October 2022
DF Sibulele Holweni (2001-04-28) 28 April 2001 (age 21) Sophakama/HPC v.  Australia, 8 October 2022
DF Lonathemba Mhlongo UNIVERSITY OF THE WESTERN CAPE v.  Australia, 8 October 2022
DF Lebohang Ramalepe (1991-12-03) 3 December 1991 (age 30) Dinamo Minsk v.  Brazil, 5 September 2022
DF Noko Matlou (1985-09-30) 30 September 1985 (age 37) Eibar 2022 Women's Africa Cup of Nations
DF Karabo Makhurubetshi (1999-02-03) 3 February 1999 (age 23) Mamelodi Sundowns 2022 AFWCON qualification Second round
DF Antonia Maponya 2022 AFWCON qualification Second round
DF Koketso Tlailane (1992-12-07) 7 December 1992 (age 29) TUT
DF Karabo Dhlamini (2001-09-18) 18 September 2001 (age 21) Mamelodi Sundowns
DF Janine van Wyk (captain) (1987-04-17) 17 April 1987 (age 35) JVW
DF Koketso TLAILANE TUT 2022 COSAFA Women's Championship
DF Nothando Vilakazi TUT 2022 COSAFA Women's Championship
DF Sharol RAMAOKA TUT 2022 COSAFA Women's Championship
MF Thalea Smidt (1997-12-27) 27 December 1997 (age 24) Mamelodi Sundowns v.  Australia, 8 October 2022
MF Noxolo Cesane (2000-10-11) 11 October 2000 (age 22) Reims v.  Brazil, 5 September 2022
MF Mamello Makhabane (1988-02-24) 24 February 1988 (age 34) JVW
MF Nomvula Kgoale (1995-11-20) 20 November 1995 (age 26) TUT
MF Kholosa Biyana (1994-09-06) 6 September 1994 (age 28) Unattached
MF Jamie Leigh WITBOOI CR Vasco Da Gama Ladies 2022 COSAFA Women's Championship
MF Mmabatho MOGALE TUKS 2022 COSAFA Women's Championship
MF Sphumelele Shamase University of Johannesburg FC 2022 COSAFA Women's Championship
MF Oratile Mokwena (2001-03-21) 21 March 2001 (age 21) Mamelodi Sundowns 2022 COSAFA Women's Championship
MF Nonhlanhla Mthandi (1995-08-19) 19 August 1995 (age 27) Mamelodi Sundowns 2022 COSAFA Women's Championship
MF Sinazo NTSHOTA City Lads Ladies 2022 COSAFA Women's Championship
MF Busisiwe Ndimeni TUT 2022 COSAFA Women's Championship
FW Nthabiseng Majiya (2004-06-10) 10 June 2004 (age 18) Richmond Ladies v.  Australia, 8 October 2022
FW Thembi Kgatlana (1996-05-02) 2 May 1996 (age 26) Racing Louisville 2022 Women's Africa Cup of Nations
FW Asanda Hadebe 2022 AFWCON qualification Second round
FW Rhoda Mulaudzi (1989-12-02) 2 December 1989 (age 32) Mamelodi Sundowns
FW Reitumetse Chabana TSHWANE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY -PTA
FW Lelona Daweti (1999-09-08) 8 September 1999 (age 23) Mamelodi Sundowns 2022 COSAFA Women's Championship
FW Zethembiso VILAKAZI Lindelani FC 2022 COSAFA Women's Championship
FW Michelle SAMPSON Richmond United Ladies 2022 COSAFA Women's Championship
FW Amanda MKHIZE Durban Ladies 2022 COSAFA Women's Championship
FW Lithemba SAM Cape Town Roses 2022 COSAFA Women's Championship

Previous squads


FIFA Women's World Cup
Summer Olympics
Africa Women Cup of Nations
COSAFA Women's Championship

Records


See also: Category:South Africa women's international soccer players

Honours



Continental


Champions: 2022
Runners-up: 1995, 2000, 2008, 2012, 2018
Third place: 2006, 2010
Runners-up: 2003, 2007

Regional


Champions: 2002, 2006, 2008, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
Runners-up: 2011



Competitive record



FIFA Women's World Cup


Main article: South Africa at the FIFA Women's World Cup
FIFA Women's World Cup record
Year Result Pld W D* L GS GA GD
1991Did not enter
1995Did not qualify
1999
2003
2007
2011
2015
2019Group stage300318−7
2023Qualified
Total2/9300318−7
*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.
FIFA Women's World Cup history
YearRoundDateOpponentResultStadium
2019 Group stage8 June SpainL 1–3Stade Océane, Le Havre
13 June ChinaL 0–1Parc des Princes, Paris
17 June GermanyL 0–4Stade de la Mosson, Montpellier

Olympic Games


Summer Olympics record
Year Result Pld W D* L GS GA GD
1996Did not qualify
2000
2004
2008
2012Group stage301217−6
2016Group stage301203−3
2020Did not qualify
Total2/76024110−9
*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

Africa Women Cup of Nations


Africa Women Cup of Nations record
Year Round Pld W D* L GS GA GD
1991Banned
1995Runners up63121920−1
1998Group stage200227−5
2000Runners-up540193+6
2002Fourth place5212611−5
2004Group stage300327−5
2006Third place521285+3
2008Runners-up530274+3
2010Third place5311106+4
2012Runners-up5302660
2014Fourth place511376+1
2016Fourth place511353+2
2018Runners-up5320112+9
2020Cancelled due to covid
2022Champions6600103+7
TotalChampions: 1 time623182310283+19
*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

African Games


African Games record
Year Result Matches Wins Draws Losses GF GA
2003Runner- up5401123
2007Runner- up421177
2011Fourth 4th5122810
20155th202011
20197th200204
2023 TBD
Total5/5187562825

COSAFA Women's Championship


COSAFA Women's Championship record
Year Round Pld W D* L GS GA GD
2002Winner5500362+34
2006Winner4400192+17
2008
2011Runner-up5401143+11
2017Winner5320123+9
2018Winner5500132+11
2019Winner5500272+25
2020Winner5500223+19
20214th522186+2
TotalWinner39333315123+128
*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

All−time record against FIFA recognized nations


The list shown below shows the women's South Africa national soccer team's all−time international record against opposing nations.
*As of xxxxxx after match against xxxx.

Key
  Positive balance (more wins than losses)
  Neutral balance (as many wins as losses)
  Negative balance (more losses than wins)
Against Pld W D L GF GA GD Confederation

    Record per opponent


    *As ofxxxxx after match against xxxxx.

    Key
      Positive balance (more wins than losses)
      Neutral balance (as many wins as losses)
      Negative balance (more losses than wins)

    The following table shows South Africa's all-time official international record per opponent:

    Opponent Pld W D L GF GA GD W% Confederation
    Total—

    See also


    National teams

    References


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    2. "Senior National Women's Team". South African Football Association. Retrieved 14 September 2011.
    3. "Banyana secure historic passage to London". FIFA. 12 September 2011. Archived from the original on 27 September 2011. Retrieved 13 September 2011.
    4. "Amajita's success shows we are on the right track – SAFA President". South African Football Association. 13 February 2019.
    5. "New look Banyana squad named". Sport24. 17 September 2002.
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    7. Mailwane, Tshepang (3 May 2015). "Soccer heroes of '96 now shout the odds from touchlines". Sunday Times. Augustine Makalakalane: Not a regular at Bafana, "Mthakathi" worked as Banyana Banyana coach from 2006 to 2011. He failed to qualify the team for the World Cup and was fired. The 49-year-old was suspended before his dismissal for allegedly sexually harassing his players.
    8. Moholoa, Ramatsiyi (28 July 2011). "Safa signs up Mkhonza full-time". The Sowetan.
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