South Africa women's national soccer team
Nickname(s) | Banyana Banyana | ||
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Association | South African Football Association | ||
Confederation | CAF (Africa) | ||
Sub-confederation | COSAFA (Southern Africa) | ||
Head coach | Desiree Ellis | ||
Captain | Janine van Wyk | ||
Most caps | Janine van Wyk (170) | ||
Top scorer | Portia Modise (101) | ||
FIFA code | RSA | ||
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FIFA ranking | |||
Current | 57 ![]() | ||
Highest | 48 (August 2016) | ||
Lowest | 74 (June 2005) | ||
First international | |||
![]() ![]() (Johannesburg, South Africa; 30 May 1993) | |||
Biggest win | |||
![]() ![]() (Port Elizabeth, South Africa; 31 July 2019) | |||
Biggest defeat | |||
![]() ![]() (Dalian, China; 7 September 2003) | |||
World Cup | |||
Appearances | 1 (first in 2019) | ||
Best result | Group stage (2019) | ||
Africa Women Cup of Nations | |||
Appearances | 12 (first in 1995) | ||
Best result | Runners-up (1995, 2000, 2008, 2012, 2018) | ||
Summer Olympics | |||
Appearances | 2 (first in 2012) | ||
Best result | 10th (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.
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 last year. 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.
Team image
Nicknames
The South Africa women's national football team has been known or nicknamed as the "Banyana banyana".
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 Lose Fixture
2021
3 July Friendly | Netherlands ![]() | Canceled | ![]() | Zwolle, Netherlands |
15:00 UTC+2 | Stadium: MAC³PARK Stadion |
17 September Aisha Buhari Cup | South Africa ![]() | 3–0 | ![]() |
21 September Aisha Buhari Cup | Nigeria ![]() | 2–4 | ![]() | Lagos, Nigeria |
16:00 (GMT+1) |
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Stadium: Onikan Stadium |
28 September COSAFA Women's Championship GS Group A | South Africa ![]() | 2–1 | ![]() | Port Elizabeth, South Africa |
Stadium: Wolfson Stadium |
1 October COSAFA Women's Championship GS Group A | South Africa ![]() | 0–0 | ![]() | Port Elizabeth, South Africa |
Stadium: Gelvandale Stadium |
4 October COSAFA Women's Championship GS Group A | South Africa ![]() | 3–1 | ![]() | Port Elizabeth, South Africa |
Stadium: Wolfson Stadium |
7 October COSAFA Women's Championship Semi-finals | South Africa ![]() | 2–3 | ![]() | Port Elizabeth, South Africa |
Stadium: Wolfson Stadium |
9 October COSAFA Women's Championship 3rd | Zambia ![]() | 1–1 (4–3 p) | ![]() | Port Elizabeth, South Africa |
Stadium: Wolfson Stadium |
20 October 2022 AFWCON qualification First round 1st leg | Mozambique ![]() | 0–7 | ![]() | Maputo, Mozambique |
Report | Stadium: Estádio do Zimpeto |
26 October 2022 AFWCON qualification First round 2nd leg | South Africa ![]() | 6–0 (13–0 agg.) | ![]() | Johannesburg, South Africa |
Report | Stadium: Orlando Stadium | |||
Note: South Africa won 13–0 on aggregate. |
2022
11 February Friendly | Zambia ![]() | 3–0 | ![]() | Lusaka, Zambia |
Report | Stadium: Nkoloma Stadium |
18 February 2022 AFWCON qualification Second round 1st leg | South Africa ![]() | 2–0 | ![]() | Johannesburg |
16:00 UTC+2 |
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Report | Stadium: Orlando Stadium Referee: Mercy Kayira (Malawi) |
23 February 2022 AFWCON qualification Second round 2nd leg | Algeria ![]() | 1–1 (1–3 agg.) | ![]() | Algiers |
18:00 UTC+1 |
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Report | Stadium: Stade Omar Hamadi Referee: Dorsaf Ganouati (Tunisia) | |
Note: South Africa won 3–1 on aggregate. |
12 April Friendly | Netherlands ![]() | 5–1 | ![]() | 's-Gravenhage |
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Report |
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Stadium: Cars Jeans Stadion Referee: María Dolores Martínez |
Source :global sport
Coaching staff
Current coaching staff
Position | Name | Ref. |
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Head coach | ![]() |
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Assistant coach | ![]() |
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Goalkeeper Coach | ![]() |
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Performance Analyst | ![]() |
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Physical Trainer | ![]() |
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Technical staff
Role | Name | Start date |
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General Manager | ![]() |
January 2016 |
Manager history
Desiree Ellis (2016–present)
Players
Current squad
- The following players were named for the friendly match against
Netherlands in April 2022.[4]
- Caps and goals accurate up to and including day month year.
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club | ||
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1 | GK | Kaylin Swart | 30 September 1994 | ![]() | ||
16 | GK | Andile Dlamini | 2 September 1992 | ![]() | ||
2 | DF | Lebogang Ramalepe | 3 December 1991 | ![]() | ||
7 | DF | Karabo Dhlamini | 18 September 2001 | ![]() | ||
3 | DF | Koketso Tlailane | 7 December 1992 | ![]() | ||
5 | DF | Janine van Wyk (captain) | 17 April 1987 | ![]() | ||
DF | Tiisetso Makhubela | 24 April 1997 | ![]() | |||
13 | DF | Bambanani Mbane | 12 March 1990 | ![]() | ||
4 | DF | Noko Matlou | 30 September 1985 | ![]() | ||
MF | Mamello Makhabane | 24 February 1988 | ![]() | |||
12 | MF | Nomvula Kgoale | 20 November 1995 | ![]() | ||
10 | MF | Linda Motlhalo | 1 July 1998 | ![]() | ||
MF | Noxolo Cesane | 11 October 2000 | ![]() | |||
9 | MF | Gabriela Salgado | 20 February 1998 | ![]() | ||
21 | MF | Thalea Smidt | ||||
19 | MF | Kholosa Biyana | 6 September 1994 | ![]() | ||
MF | Robyn Moodaly | 16 June 1994 | ![]() | |||
18 | MF | Sibulele Holweni | 28 April 2001 | ![]() | ||
11 | FW | Thembi Kgatlana | 2 May 1996 | ![]() | ||
17 | FW | Melinda Kgadiete | 21 July 1992 | ![]() | ||
FW | Jermaine Seoposenwe | 12 October 1993 | ![]() | |||
FW | Nthabiseng Majiya |
Recent call ups
- The following players have been called up to a South Africa squad in the past 12 months.
Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club | Latest call-up |
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GK | Regirl Ngobeni | ![]() |
2022 AFWCON qualification Second round | |||
DF | Karabo Makhurubetshi | 2022 AFWCON qualification Second round | ||||
DF | Antonia Maponya | 2022 AFWCON qualification Second round | ||||
DF | Ongeziwe Ndlangisa | 6 April 1994 | ![]() |
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MF | Refiloe Jane | 4 August 1992 | ![]() |
2022 AFWCON qualification Second round | ||
MF | Oratile Mokwena | 21 March 2001 | ![]() |
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FW | Hildah Magaia | 16 December 1994 | ![]() |
2022 AFWCON qualification Second round | ||
FW | Asanda Hadebe | 2022 AFWCON qualification Second round | ||||
FW | Rhoda Mulaudzi | 2 December 1989 | ![]() |
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Previous squads
- FIFA Women's World Cup
- Summer Olympics
- Africa Women Cup of Nations
- 2000 African Women's Championship squad
- 2010 African Women's Championship squad
- 2012 African Women's Championship squad
- 2014 African Women's Championship squad
- 2016 Africa Women Cup of Nations squad
- 2018 Africa Women Cup of Nations squad
- COSAFA Women's Championship
Records
- Active players in bold, statistics correct as of 2020.
Most capped players
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Top goalscorers
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Honours
Continental
Competitive record
FIFA Women's World Cup
FIFA Women's World Cup record | |||||||||
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Year | Result | Pld | W | D* | L | GS | GA | GD | |
![]() | Did not enter | ||||||||
![]() | Did not qualify | ||||||||
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![]() | Group stage | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 8 | –7 | |
![]() ![]() | To be determined | ||||||||
Total | 1/9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 8 | –7 |
- *Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.
FIFA Women's World Cup history | |||||
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Year | Round | Date | Opponent | Result | Stadium |
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Group stage | 8 June | ![]() | L 1–3 | Stade Océane, Le Havre |
13 June | ![]() | L 0–1 | Parc des Princes, Paris | ||
17 June | ![]() | L 0–4 | Stade de la Mosson, Montpellier |
Olympic Games
Summer Olympics record | |||||||||
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Year | Result | Pld | W | D* | L | GS | GA | GD | |
![]() | Did not qualify | ||||||||
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![]() | Group stage | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7 | −6 | |
![]() | Group stage | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | −3 | |
![]() | Did not qualify | ||||||||
Total | 2/7 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 10 | −9 |
- *Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.
Africa Women Cup of Nations
Africa Women Cup of Nations record | |||||||||
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Year | Round | Pld | W | D* | L | GS | GA | GD | |
1991 | Banned | ||||||||
1995 | Runners up | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 19 | 20 | −1 | |
![]() | Group stage | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 7 | −5 | |
![]() | Runners-up | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 3 | +6 | |
![]() | Fourth place | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 11 | −5 | |
![]() | Group stage | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 7 | −5 | |
![]() | Third place | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 5 | +3 | |
![]() | Runners-up | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 4 | +3 | |
![]() | Third place | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 6 | +4 | |
![]() | Runners-up | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 0 | |
![]() | Fourth place | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 6 | +1 | |
![]() | Fourth place | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 3 | +2 | |
![]() | Runners-up | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 2 | +9 | |
![]() | Cancelled due to covid | ||||||||
![]() | TBD | ||||||||
Total | Runners-up: 5 times | 56 | 25 | 8 | 23 | 92 | 80 | +12 |
- *Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.
African Games
African Games record | ||||||||
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Year | Result | Matches | Wins | Draws | Losses | GF | GA | |
![]() | Runner- up | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 3 | |
![]() | Runner- up | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 7 | |
![]() | Fourth 4th | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 10 | |
![]() | 5th | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
![]() | 7th | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | |
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TBD | |||||||
Total | 5/5 | 18 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 28 | 25 |
COSAFA Women's Championship
COSAFA Women's Championship record | |||||||||
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Year | Round | Pld | W | D* | L | GS | GA | GD | |
![]() | Winner | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 2 | +34 | |
![]() | Winner | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 2 | +17 | |
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![]() | Runner-up | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 3 | +11 | |
![]() | Winner | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 3 | +9 | |
![]() | Winner | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 2 | +11 | |
![]() | Winner | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 2 | +25 | |
![]() | Winner | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 3 | +19 | |
![]() | 4th | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 6 | +2 | |
Total | Winner | 39 | 33 | 3 | 3 | 151 | 23 | +128 |
- *Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.
All−time record against FIFA recognized nations
The list shown below shows the Djibouti national football team all−time international record against opposing nations.
*As of xxxxxx after match against xxxx.
- Key
Against | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Confederation |
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Record per opponent
*As ofxxxxx after match against xxxxx.
- Key
The following table shows Djibouti's all-time official international record per opponent:
Opponent | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | W% | Confederation |
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Total | — |
See also
- National teams
- South Africa women's national football team
- South Africa women's national football team results
- South Africa women's national under-20 soccer team
- South Africa women's national under-17 soccer team
References
- "The FIFA/Coca-Cola Women's World Ranking". FIFA. 25 March 2022. Retrieved 25 March 2022.
- "Senior National Women's Team". South African Football Association. Retrieved 14 September 2011.
- "Banyana secure historic passage to London". FIFA. 12 September 2011. Archived from the original on 27 September 2011. Retrieved 13 September 2011.
- Ahmadu, Samuel (4 April 2022). "Ellis names Banyana Banyana squad". cafonline.