Banyana trio named in Team of Awcon
Banyana Banyana trio Thembi Kgatlana, Janine Van Wyk and Lebohang Ramalepe have all been included in the Team of the Tournament after impressive displays throughout the African Women’s Cup of Nations.
Banyana Banyana trio Thembi Kgatlana, Janine Van Wyk and Lebohang Ramalepe have all been included in the Team of the Tournament after impressive displays throughout the African Women’s Cup of Nations.
Banyana Banyana striker Thembi Kgatlana walked away with the best player at the 2018 Total Women’s Africa Cup of Nations tournament.
Banyana Banyana failed to clinch the Africa Women’s Cup of Nations title after succumbing to a 4-3 defeat on penalties to defending champions Nigeria after the two sides played out to a 0-0 draw in the showpiece event in Accra.
South African Football Association (Safa) president Dr Danny Jordaan believes that Banyana Banyana players should be earning as much as the Bafana Bafana team.
Bafana Bafana star Percy Tau, Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis, captain Janine van Wyk and forward Thembi Kgatlana, as well as Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper Denis Onyango have all been nominated for Caf awards.
Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis give her thoughts on why Women’s football is on the rise in South Africa and how their is limitless opportunities for women in football.
Banyana Banyana beat Mali 2-0 in their African Women’s Cup of Nations semi-final to not only seal a spot in the showpiece event, but also book their ticket to next year’s Fifa Women’s World Cup for the first time.
The South African Football Association (Safa) is set to take a R17.8-million loss for its financial year.
Banyana Banyana are two games away from clinching the Africa Women’s Cup of Nations after they advanced to the semi-finals following a 1-1 draw against Zambia.
Banyana Banyana defender Lebohang Ramalepe celebrated her 50th cap in great style – in her first meeting against Nigeria on Sunday.