The Amakhosi legend has officially stepped into a senior administrative role within the South African Football Association. The former Bafana Bafana star has been named vice-chairperson of the SAFA Technical Committee following a high-profile meeting of the National Executive Committee.
South Africa’s national women's team started their impressive march toward the 2028 LA Olympic Games with a professional performance against Madagascar. Desiree Ellis saw her side complete a comprehensive aggregate victory at the Dr Petrus Molemela Stadium to secure their spot in the next qualification phase.
South Africa took a massive step toward the next round of Olympic qualifying with a dominant victory, but midfield star Linda Motlhalo is refusing to let complacency creep in. Despite a convincing four-goal margin, the Banyana Banyana playmaker insists that the former African champions must raise their levels for the return fixture.
South Africa took a massive step toward the 2028 Olympic Games with a commanding 4-0 victory over Madagascar in the first leg of their qualifier. Ronnel Donnelly was the star of the show, netting a clinical hat-trick to lead Desiree Ellis' side to a comfortable win at the Free State Stadium.
GOAL brings you all the available details on the first-leg qualifying game between Banyana Banyana and Barea Ladies at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein. Desiree Ellis' team will be looking to stamp their authority early as they seek to return to the quadrennial games after missing out on the last two editions.
South Africa's national women's team are preparing for a unique double-header in Bloemfontein as they begin their journey toward the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. However, supporters planning to attend the opening fixture will be left disappointed following an official ruling regarding stadium access.
The football’s governing body boss has come out firing, following his successful re-election as the President of the South African Football Association, claiming that his victory is a clear endorsement of his work. The veteran administrator faced a challenge from Sandile Zungu but emerged victorious at the elective congress in Midrand.
Danny Jordaan has secured a fourth consecutive term as the President of the South African Football Association (SAFA) following a landslide victory at the elective congress in Midrand. The incumbent defeated challenger Sandile Zungu by 157 votes to 82, ensuring his leadership of the organization continues until at least 2030. Zungu was gracious in defeat whilst Jordaan immediately threw his weight behind the FIFA president's controversial FFE plan.
Sandile Zungu and Danny Jordaan have spent months campaigning for the presidency of the South African Football Association (SAFA) by slinging accusations at one another. And now, as the conference is set to kick off the organisation has released a statement alleging the campaigning has gone too far.
Bafana Bafana super fan Joy "Mama Joy" Chauke has broken her neutral stance to publicly throw her weight behind the incumbent South African Football Association president. Despite the South African National Supporters’ (SANASU) official position of non-alignment, the iconic supporter believes Jordaan remains the right man to lead South African football into the next international cycle.
SAFA presidential candidate Sandile Zungu has pledged to fast-track the implementation of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology if he is elected to lead the federation. Speaking ahead of the upcoming elective congress, the ambitious administrator highlighted the critical need for technological assistance to eliminate questionable officiating in the local game.
Sandile Zungu has sensationally threatened to fire any South African Football Association officials responsible for the delay in paying Bafana Bafana their World Cup bonuses. The presidential challenger, who is looking to unseat Danny Jordaan, described the ongoing situation as a total embarrassment for the nation's football governing body.
The South African Football Association presidential challenger has launched a scathing attack on the governing body's leadership, alleging widespread electoral fraud and systematic attempts to destabilise regions. Speaking ahead of the upcoming elective congress, the businessman claimed that illegitimate tactics are being used to ensure incumbent Danny Jordaan retains his position.
The race for the SAFA presidency has taken another twist as influential former players and veterans have thrown their weight behind the new candidate. In a significant blow to the incumbent the South African Masters and Legends Football Association (SAMLFA) has officially endorsed AmaZulu owner Sandile Zungu to lead the nation's football governing body ahead of the elective conference on September 12.
The battle for the leadership of South African football has taken a toxic turn as the elective congress approaches. Allegations of sabotage of the regional voting process are now being levelled against the current administration at SAFA House.
South African Football Association (SAFA) Vice-President Linda Zwane has launched a staunch defence of Danny Jordaan, dismissing claims that the long-standing president sidelines his deputies. As the elective congress approaches, Zwane insists that those in leadership must learn to manage their personal goals to maintain organisational stability.
The 30-year-old has hit back at critics calling for an overhaul of the South African national team following their exit from the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations. The forward dismissed suggestions that the squad is too old, insisting that experience remains vital for success on the international stage.
South Africa had missed out on automatic qualification for the 2027 global tournament after losing to Morocco in their Women's Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final but grabbed their World Cup lifeline against Nigeria to join Ghana, Uzbekistan and Chinese Taipei in the last chance playoffs.
GOAL brings you all the available details on the play off game between Banyana Banyana and the Super Falcons at the Moulay Rachid Stadium in Casablanca, Morocco. Lose and the dream is over but the winner will progress to the Inter-Confederation playoffs where one last qualification chance awaits.
Banyana Banyana were eliminated from the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) tournament by hosts Morocco who joined Algeria in booking their place in the semi finals and a spot at next year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup.
GOAL brings you all the available details on the Women's Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal between the Atlas Lionesses and Banyana Banyana at the Stade Prince Moulay El Hassan in Rabat, Morocco. The winner will not only progress to the semi final but will also then qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil.
The South Africa midfielder has opened up on the mental fortitude required to navigate a difficult group stage at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. After a stuttering start, Banyana secured their knockout berth with a vital 1-0 victory over Burkina Faso in Casablanca.
Nothing less than three points were needed in this final Group B clash and Desire Ellis' team came up trumps with a goal on 21 minutes from none other than Thembi Kgatlana. With the other result going their way, Banyana qualified for the knockout rounds of the competition.
The South African Football Association (SAFA) has suffered a significant legal setback after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) ordered the governing body to pay more than R500,000 to a FIFA match agent. The ruling follows a protracted dispute concerning the organization of high-profile international friendlies for the women's national team, Banyana Banyana in 2024.
GOAL brings you all the available details on the Women's Africa Cup of Nations game between the Ladies Stallions and Banyana Banyana at the Moulay Rachid Stadium in Casablanca, Morocco. After defeat in the opener against Tanzania and snatching a late draw against Ivory Coast, Desire Ellis' team need nothing less than a win to get through to the knockout stages of the competition.
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