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Former Banyana captain Janine van Wyk in the number five jersey. File photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images
AFRICAN FOOTBALL

African football needs more than faith to thrive

Janine van Wyk, who is two matches from becoming Africa’s most capped international footballer, says things must change for teams from the continent to achieve their true potential

  • Firdose Moonda
4 min read
Now, post-World Cup, is the time for Banyana to reflect and chart a way forward to ensure they are competitive in the Olympics next year. (Gallo)
BANYANA BANYANA

A women’s league will not solve all Banyana’s problems

The national team’s shortcomings in international competition stem from more than having no domestic league

  • Busisiwe Mokwena
7 min read
England’s Rachel Daly and team mates applaud fans after their defeat to the United States. (Reuters/Denis Balibouse)
ANDY SCOTT

‘We’ll get there’ — England’s Lionesses look to future after latest near miss

The feeling of crushing disappointment after a semi-final defeat is nothing new for England’s women

  • Andy Scott
3 min read
Jermaine Seoposenwe will have to draw on her World Cup experience to keep a level head. (Buda Mendes/Getty Images)
BANYANA BANYANA

It’s Banyana’s D-day landing

In Normandy, the team have one last chance to warm themselves up for the Women’s World Cup

  • Luke Feltham
4 min read
AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS

Banyana into AFCON final, qualify for World Cup

Banyana Banyana will make their World Cup debut in 2019

  • Agency
2 min read
South Africa’s Dane van Niekerk celebrates taking the wicket of India’s Harmanpreet Kaur.
CRICKET

South Africa eyes World Cup final

"South Africa can book a place in the Women’s World Cup final if they beat England in Bristol on Tuesday."

  • Staff Reporter
3 min read