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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...

For Siyamthanda Qashani, receiving her first-ever call-up to the South African women's national football team is a moment that carries far more meaning than simply being selected for the national team. Siyamthanda Qashani The University of Pretoria Women's FC [AmaTuks] midfielder’s hard work has been rewarded with an opportunity to represent South Africa, but Qashani believes her journey to the national team has been guided by faith, support and the belief of those around her, It is a moment she and her mother prayed for. “I genuinely believe that I am where I am today because of my mother’s prayers,” Qashani said. “We used to pray for moments like these, and I feel like God has finally answered those prayers in a way that has exceeded my expectations.” While the call-up is a personal achievement, Qashani was quick to acknowledge the role her teammates and coaches have played in helping her reach this stage. “The belief they have shown in me has motivated me to believe in mysel...