Football national side

South Africa Women

National team · South Africa

«Banyana Banyana»

56 Matches

27 wins

9 draws

20 losses

74–82 Goals

−8 Difference

1.3 Scored per game

Form W L D W L W

The Cup of Nations final in 2022 came against Morocco, on the tournament host's own ground, and Banyana Banyana won it 2–1.

South Africa's women played their first international on 30 May 1993, against Eswaziland, then still called Swaziland. The nickname, Banyana Banyana, comes from Sesotho and means, roughly, all the girls.

Desiree Ellis played for the national side in the 1990s and later returned as head coach. Jermaine Seoposenwe scored the goal against Italy that got them there.

The scoreline swings in South African women's football history run in both directions. In July 2019 the team beat Comoros 17–0.

Latest results

All matches

13 Aug	Africa Cup of Nations - Women	Nigeria Women H	2:1	W
8 Aug	Africa Cup of Nations - Women	Morocco Women A	1:2	L
4 Aug	Africa Cup of Nations - Women	Burkina Faso Women A	1:0	W
31 Jul	Africa Cup of Nations - Women	Ivory Coast Women H	2:2	D
27 Jul	Africa Cup of Nations - Women	Tanzania Women H	1:2	L
9 Jun	Friendlies Women	Japan Women A	1:0	W