
Banyana Banyana qualify for Women’s World Cup playoffs
Goalkeeper Kaylin Swart walked away with the Woman of the Match Award after a series of saves kept the Nigerians at bay.

Goalkeeper Kaylin Swart walked away with the Woman of the Match Award after a series of saves kept the Nigerians at bay.

Kick-off is scheduled for 10pm (South African time), with the winner securing a place in the tournament's semi-finals.

The tournament also reflects St David's Marist Inanda's long-standing commitment to sport as a vehicle for holistic education and youth development.

Star forward Thembi Kgatlana pulled one goal back before Hildah Magaia found the equaliser, ensuring South Africa claimed an important point in the group standings.

The experienced Belgian mentor leaves behind a lasting legacy, having transformed the national team into one of Africa's most competitive sides.

Gauteng MEC for Education, Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation, Lebogang Maile, congratulated Team South Africa on its outstanding performances.

Banyana Banyana will now turn their attention to Thursday's must-win clash against Ivory Coast as they look to revive their WAFCON campaign.

South Africa, making their 14th WAFCON appearance, will begin the defence of the title they won in 2022 with a crucial opening fixture against Tanzania on Monday, 27 July.

The design draws inspiration from the iconic 1994 Sundowns kit, which featured on the cover of the inaugural edition of Kick Off magazine.

The campaign will include nationwide watch parties and a range of exclusive experiences aimed at celebrating the passion, excitement and tradition of the Springboks-All Blacks rivalry.