South Africa women's national football team

The South Africa national women's football team, nicknamed Banyana Banyana (The Girls), is the national team of South Africa and is controlled by the South African Football Association.

South Africa
Nickname(s)Banyana Banyana
AssociationSouth African Football Association
ConfederationCAF (Africa)
Sub-confederationCOSAFA (Southern Africa)
Head coachDesiree Ellis
CaptainJanine van Wyk
Most capsJanine van Wyk (169)
Top scorerPortia Modise (101)
FIFA codeRSA
First colours
Second colours
FIFA ranking
Current 53 2 (26 June 2020)[1]
Highest48 (August 2016)
Lowest74 (June 2005)
First international
 South Africa 14–0 Swaziland 
(Johannesburg, South Africa; 30 May 1993)
Biggest win
 South Africa 17–0 Comoros 
(Port Elizabeth, South Africa; 31 July 2019)
Biggest defeat
 China PR 13–0 South Africa 
(Dalian, China; 7 September 2003)
World Cup
Appearances1 (first in 2019)
Best resultGroup stage (2019)
Africa Women Cup of Nations
Appearances12 (first in 1995)
Best resultRunners-up (1995, 2000, 2008, 2012, 2018)
Summer Olympics
Appearances2 (first in 2012)
Best result10th (2012)

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

The South Africa women's national team played its first international match...

–present

Stadium

The South Africa women's national team play their home matches on...

Kits

Coaching staff
PositionNameRef.
Head coach Desiree Ellis
Assistant coach
Assistant coach
Physical coach

Players

Current squad

The following players were named for a friendly match against Japan on 10 November 2019.[4]

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Club
1 1GK Kaylin Swart (1994-09-30) 30 September 1994 Golden Stars
16 1GK Andile Dlamini (1992-09-02) 2 September 1992 Mamelodi Sundowns F.C.
20 1GK Jessica Williams Spurs Ladies
2 2DF Lebogang Ramalepe (1991-12-03) 3 December 1991 Ma-Indies
3 2DF Nothando Vilakazi (1988-10-28) 28 October 1988 Logroño
4 2DF Noko Matlou (1985-09-30) 30 September 1985 Ma-Indies
5 2DF Noxolo Cesane (2000-10-11) 11 October 2000 UWC Ladies
13 2DF Bambanani Mbane (1990-03-12) 12 March 1990 Dinamo-BGU
14 2DF Tiisetso Makhubela (1997-04-24) 24 April 1997 Mamelodi Sundowns F.C.
6 3MF Mamello Makhabane (1988-02-24) 24 February 1988 JVW
7 3MF Nomvula Kgoale (1995-11-20) 20 November 1995 Unattached
9 3MF Robyn Moodaly (1994-06-16) 16 June 1994 JVW
10 3MF Linda Motlhalo (1998-07-01) 1 July 1998 Djurgårdens IF
15 3MF Refiloe Jane (1992-08-04) 4 August 1992 Milan
17 3MF Leandra Smeda (1989-07-22) 22 July 1989 Vittsjö GIK
18 3MF Ongeziwe Ndlangisa Durban University of Technology
19 3MF Kholosa Biyana (1994-04-16) 16 April 1994 University of KwaZulu-Natal
21 3MF Busisiwe Ndimeni (1991-06-25) 25 June 1991 TUT-PTA
8 4FW Rhoda Mulaudzi (1989-12-02) 2 December 1989 Apollon Ladies
11 4FW Thembi Kgatlana (1996-05-02) 2 May 1996 Eibar
12 4FW Jermaine Seoposenwe (1993-10-12) 12 October 1993 Braga
22 4FW Lelona Daweti

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
DF Bongeka Gamede (1999-05-22) 22 May 1999 UWC Ladies 2019 COSAFA Women's Championship
DF Janine van Wyk (1987-04-17) 17 April 1987 JVW 2019 COSAFA Women's Championship
MF Hildah Magaia (1994-12-16) 16 December 1994 TUT Ladies 2019 COSAFA Women's Championship
MF Priscilla Pesa Golden Ladies 2019 COSAFA Women's Championship
FW Ode Fulutudilu (1990-02-06) 6 February 1990 Åland United 2019 COSAFA Women's Championship
FW Amanda Mthandi (1996-05-23) 23 May 1996 Badajoz 2019 COSAFA Women's Championship
FW Shange Sthembile Durban Ladies 2019 COSAFA Women's Championship

Individual records
*Active players in bold, statistics correct as of 2020.

Managers

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.

  Win   Draw   Lose

2019
31 July 2019 (2019-07-31) 2019 COSAFA Women's Championship–groupSouth Africa 17–0 ComorosWolfson Stadium, KwaZakele
15:30
Report
2 August 2019 (2019-08-02) 2019 COSAFA Women's Championship–groupSouth Africa 3–1 MalawiWolfson Stadium, KwaZakele
15:30
Report
  • Simwaka  4'
5 August 2019 (2019-08-05) 2019 COSAFA Women's Championship–groupSouth Africa 3–0 MadagascarWolfson Stadium, KwaZakele
12:45
Report
8 August 2019 (2019-08-08) 2019 COSAFA Women's Championship–SFSouth Africa 3–1 ZimbabweWolfson Stadium, KwaZakele
15:30
Report
11 August 2019 (2019-08-11) 2019 COSAFA Women's Championship–FinalZambia 0–1 South AfricaWolfson Stadium, KwaZakele
15:00 Report

2020
2020 South Africa vTBD

Honours

Intercontinental

Continental
Champions:
Runners-up:
Third place:
Champions:
Runners-up:
Third place:

Regional
Champions:
Runners-up:

Other tournaments
    Champions:
    Runners-up:
    Third place:

    Achievements

    World Cup record
    FIFA Women's World Cup Finals
    Year Result Pld W D* L GS GA GD
    1991Did not enter
    1995Did not qualify
    1999
    2003
    2007
    2011
    2015
    2019Group stage300318–7
    2023To be determined
    Total1/9300318–7
    *Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

    Olympic Games record
    Olympic Games Finals
    Year Result Pld W D* L GS GA GD
    1996Did not qualify
    2000
    2004
    2008
    2012Group stage301217−6
    2016Group stage301203−3
    Total2/66024110−9
    *Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

    Africa Women Cup of Nations record
    Africa Women Cup of Nations
    Year Round Pld W D* L GS GA GD
    1991Banned
    1995Runners up63121920−1
    1998Group stage200227−5
    2000Runners-up540193+6
    2002Fourth place5212611−5
    2004Group stage300327−5
    2006Third place521285+3
    2008Runners-up530274+3
    2010Third place5311106+4
    2012Runners-up5302660
    2014Fourth place511376+1
    2016Fourth place511353+2
    2018Runners-up5320112+9
    TotalRunners-up: 5 times56258239280+12
    *Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

    African Games record

    See also

    Notes

    References
    1. "The FIFA/Coca-Cola Women's World Ranking". FIFA. 26 June 2020. Retrieved 26 June 2020.
    2. "Senior National Women's Team". South African Football Association. Retrieved 14 September 2011.
    3. "Banyana secure historic passage to London". FIFA. 12 September 2011. Retrieved 13 September 2011.
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