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JVW aim to disrupt Wits’ play-off ambitions in season finale

JVW head coach Samuel Dube insists his side will approach their final fixture of the season without pressure when they take on the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) in the SAFA Women’s Provincial League, with the visitors fighting to secure a place in the promotion play-offs. Weekend Sports Fixtures The encounter presents a challenging assignment for JVW, who currently occupy 12th position on the league table after recording eight wins, one draw and 18 defeats from 27 matches. Wits, meanwhile, head into the fixture with their promotion play-off ambitions hanging in the balance. A victory or a draw would secure their place in the play-offs, while a defeat could open the door for Kaizer Chiefs Ladies to overtake them, provided Chiefs secure a win in their final match. The stakes are therefore high for Wits, who will be eager to avoid a slip-up against a JVW side looking to end a difficult campaign on a positive note. Dube acknowledges that his team faces a tough challenge against an...
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Mbuli believes in UWC to rise to the occasion ahead of Sundowns clash

University of the Western Cape (UWC) mentor Thinasonke Mbuli has opened up to Basadi In Action about the departure of key player Sibulele Holweni and her team's preparations for a crucial Hollywoodbets Super League Super Era stream encounter against Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies. UWC will face the high-flying Banyana Ba Style on Saturday afternoon at the Dr Petrus Molemela Stadium, with kick-off scheduled for 15:00.  Hollywoodbets Super League Fixtures The encounter presents a significant test for the Western Cape outfit, who will be looking to challenge a Sundowns side that is yet to concede a goal this season. However, Mbuli, who is affectionately known as "The Bull" within her football circles, remains confident in her team's ability to rise to the occasion and find a way past the reigning champions' stubborn defence. Preparing for high-stakes encounters is part of what drives the UWC mentor, who understands the demands that come with facing a team of Sundowns' ...
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Andisiwe Mgcoyi backs UJ to finish season on a high against Kaizer Chiefs

University of Johannesburg (UJ) Women’s Football second team head coach Andisiwe Mgcoyi is expecting a tough test against Kaizer Chiefs Ladies when the two sides meet in their final SAFA Women’s Provincial League fixture of the season on Saturday, 17 October. Andisiwe Mgcoyi © Karabo Vigour The encounter will take place at the Kaizer Chiefs Village, with kick-off scheduled for 11:00, as both teams look to conclude their respective campaigns on a positive note. UJ head into the fixture in fourth position on the league table with 54 points from 27 matches, having recorded 17 victories. Their opponents, Kaizer Chiefs, occupy third place with 67 points after winning 21 of their 27 games. While Chiefs remain in the race to secure a place in the promotion play-offs, the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) sit second with 69 points, just one point behind log leaders Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies, who have accumulated 70 points. For UJ, however, the focus is on ending the season strongly after s...
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Ellis looks to build Banyana's depth as bigger challenges await

Building a squad capable of handling the demands of international football requires more than having a strong starting eleven, and Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis is using every opportunity to ensure her team has the depth to compete when it matters most.  Amogelang Motau on educatin and football South Africa's 3-0 victory over Madagascar at Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein on Tuesday completed a 7-0 aggregate win in their Olympic qualifying tie. Beyond securing their place in the next round, the two matches gave Ellis an opportunity to assess her players, experiment with different combinations and see how her less-regular players responded. Ellis made six changes to her starting line-up for the second leg as part of her broader plan to strengthen the squad ahead of important international assignments. The coach believes giving players opportunities now will prove valuable when injuries, unavailability or tactical changes force her to look beyond her established core of play...
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"I think you need to focus on academics and make sure that you finish school" Amogelang Motau.

Sasol Banyana Banyana have progressed to the third round of the CAF Women’s Olympic Qualifiers, where they are scheduled to face Angola in February or March 2027 as the road to Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games continues. The remaining 16 African nations will compete in this round, with fixtures to be announced by the Confederation of African football (CAF) ahead of the match window. Amogelang Motau South Africa secured their progression with a 7-0 aggregate victory over Madagascar, winning the second leg 3-0 at Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein on Tuesday, 13 October. Gabriela Salgado-Moodaly opened the scoring shortly after half-time before substitute Ronnel Donnelly netted twice to seal the win. Amogelang Motau, who was named in the starting lineup of the second leg, reflected on the importance of the result and the team’s continued growth. “Today’s game was a good one. It was one of the games we needed to win to make sure we progressed to the next round of qualifiers, and that was the mo...
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Banyana Banyana Seal Progression with Convincing Victory over Madagascar

Banyana Banyana booked their place in the next round of the CAF 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games qualifiers after securing a convincing 3–0 victory over Madagascar in the second leg at Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein on Tuesday evening. Following their 4–0 victory in the first leg, the South African senior women's national team completed a dominant 7–0 aggregate triumph to advance to the third round of qualification. Despite controlling much of the first half, Banyana struggled to find the breakthrough against a determined Madagascar defence. However, the hosts returned from the interval with renewed attacking intent, scoring three goals to confirm their superiority and complete the tie in style. Banyana broke the deadlock shortly after the restart when Gabriela Salgado-Moodaly found the back of the net in the 46th minute. The midfielder capitalised on an opportunity created by Thembi Kgatlana, giving South Africa the lead and easing the pressure on the hosts. The breakthrough ope...
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Maponya confident Banyana Banyana can finish the job against Madagascar

Banyana Banyana defender Antonio Maponya believes South Africa can build on their first-leg advantage when they host Madagascar in the second leg of their 2028 Los Angeles Olympic qualifiers at the Free State Stadium. Antonio Maponya The University of the Western Cape defender, who features in the domestic Hollywoodbets Super League, says the team is focused on maintaining consistency and executing their plans as they look to secure progression to the next round.  Banyana Banyana Fixture Details South Africa head into the return fixture with a commanding 4-0 advantage after an emphatic first-leg victory, with Ronnel Donnelly scoring her maiden hat-trick for the senior national team before a Madagascar own goal completed the scoreline. Despite the significance of the encounter, Maponya insists that the team is not feeling the pressure, with their performance in the opening match providing confidence ahead of the decisive fixture. “This is one of the most important games. However, we...
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