Janine Van Wyk

Van Wyk hits back at Banyana critics over contentious penalty

Banyana Banyana stalwart Janine van Wyk has hit back at critics over the debatable penalty awarded by VAR, saying they simply capitalised on their opportunity.

Banyana Banyana FIFA Women's World Cup send off

Watch: Banyana receive heroes send-off to Fifa WWC

Watch as Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis, players Janine Van Wyk and Andile Dlamini as well as Safa president Dr Danny Jordaan speak to the media at the teams Fifa Women’s World Cup send-off.

Gv of South Africa players during the South Africa afternoon Training on the 14 January 2019 at Ikamva / Pic Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

Sasol urge supporters to rally behind Banyana

Sasol is challenging all South Africans to back Banyana Banyana by giving them the support they need to realise their full potential at the upcoming Fifa Women’s World Cup.

Janine Van Wyk of South Africa challenges Helen Chanda of Zambia during the 2018 TOTAL African Womens Cup of Nations match between South Africa and Zambia on the 24 November 2018 at Accra Sports Stadium, Ghana / Pic Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

Sweden is not an easy opponent – Van Wyk

Banyana Banyana captain Janine van Wyk has urged her side to step up their game when they take on Sweden at Cape Town Stadium on Tuesday, writes DYLAN APOLIS.

Janine Van Wyk of South Africa and Shanice vd Sanden of Netherlands during the International Women's Friendly match between South Africa and The Netherlands 19 January 2019 at Cape Town Stadium Pic Sydney Mahlangu/ BackpagePix

We put up a good fight – Van Wyk

Banyana Banyana captain Janine van Wyk believes her side put up a great fight against the Netherlands, who are currently ranked seventh in the world, writes DYLAN APPOLIS.

Van Wyk braces for tough year ahead

Banyana Banyana captain Janine van Wyk says they are ready for the tough year ahead starting with their upcoming fixtures against the Netherlands and Sweden, writes DYLAN APPOLIS.

WC is just the starting point – Van Wyk

Banyana Banyana captain Janine van Wyk believes the Fifa Women’s World Cup is the start of a ‘new age’ for women’s football in South Africa.

Thembi Kgatlana and Janine Van Wyk of Banyana Banyana

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.

Percy Tau of Bafana Bafana challenged by Alex Iwobi of Nigeria

Tau, Onyango and Banyana trio nominated for Caf awards

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.