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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...

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...

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...

Banyana Banyana will look to finish the job when they host Madagascar in the second leg of their 2028 Los Angeles Olympic qualifiers at the Free State Stadium in South Africa, with Thembi Kgatlana stressing the importance of maintaining their attacking momentum. Thembi Kgatlana South Africa head into the return fixture with a commanding 4-0 advantage after an impressive performance in the first leg, where Ronnel Donnelly announced herself on the international stage with her first hat-trick for the senior national team. A further goal, courtesy of a Madagascar own goal, completed the emphatic victory.  New player in camp with Banyana Banyana While the four-goal cushion puts the reigning African champions in a strong position to progress to the next round, Kgatlana believes the team must continue to find the back of the net as they seek to strengthen their attacking combinations and secure their place in the next qualifying phase. “I think it will boost the team. Already we have four...

Banyana Banyana return to action in Bloemfontein on Tuesday evening with one clear objective, to secure their place in the next round of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games qualifiers. South Africa face Madagascar at Free State Stadium, carrying a healthy 4-0 advantage from the first leg. The emphatic victory has put Desiree Ellis’ side in a strong position, but the former African champions will know that the job is not complete until they have delivered another solid performance on home soil. Mamelodi Sundowns forward, Ronnel Donnelly was the star of the opening encounter, finding the back of the net three times, while an own goal added to Madagascar’s misery. The result highlighted Banyana’s attacking quality and their ability to take their chances when opportunities presented themselves. Tuesday’s return leg offers South Africa another chance to demonstrate their strength and consistency as they continue their pursuit of a place at the LA 2028 Olympic Games. The latest squad developm...