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By Malose Wa Ga Lamola Banyana Banyana's Robyn Moodaly-Salgado in action at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup against Italy. Photo Credit: Maja Hitij JvW midfielder Robyn Moodaly-Salgado has returned to the Banyana Banyana fold after three years away, citing personal reasons for her absence from international football. The Johannesburg-born star is pleased to be back in the national team setup and assesses Banyana Banyana's chances in the upcoming Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco, which begins this weekend. With Jermaine Seopasenwe having retired from international football, the addition of the experienced Moodaly-Salgado will undoubtedly fill the void left by Monterey's star attacker. Read: It Is About Grooming The Players   South African national team coach Dr. Desiree Ellis included Moodaly-Salgado, known as 'Robz,' in her 23-player WAFCON squad that will represent South Africa at the continental showpiece. Moodaly-Salgado is de...

By Malose Wa Ga Lamola   UJ Sasol Women's League coach Andisiwe Mgcoyi 📸 Musina Kha Map. Andisiwe Mgcoyi, head coach of the University of Johannesburg Gauteng Sasol Women's League, wishes Banyana Banyana luck in their quest to win the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title, discusses her transition from playing to coaching, and believes her team can rebound from their loss to Kaizer Chiefs. Contrary to popular belief, Gudluza claims that coaching does not come naturally to athletes, as she had no desire to sit in the dugouts. "At first, coaching wasn't my passion, but I had to make adjustments because I was away from home and wanted to stay involved with football. To be honest, coaching was not something I expected to do." Said Mgcoyi Read : Jane Ready For The WAFCON  The former FC Union Nové Zámky striker admits that she began coaching in Slovakia solely to stay active and involved in the game. "The transition from playing to coaching ...

By Malose Wa Ga Lamola  Jessica Wade. Picture Cred: (@Jess10) Jessica Wade, the star midfielder for Aland United and Banyana Banyana, confirmed to ShakingInk that she will be out of action for at least six weeks after undergoing Achilles surgery. The season's top Hollywoodbets Super League midfielder joined Finnish Aland United from JvW Girls Football Club earlier this year. Wade said she has been playing through pain since March, and the pain was unbearable, then decided to go for an operation. Though the doctor has estimated a six-week absence from action, the Johannesburg-born star remains hopeful that she will recover sooner. Read: Festivals Tailored For The Big Teams   "Unfortunately, it had been a bit of a nuisance for a while, but all the scans we initially had done didn’t show anything that explained the pain. Towards the end of March, however, it reached a point where it was no longer manageable, and that’s when we really started searching for more answer...

By Malose Wa Ga Lamola   Diepkloof Ladies FC head coach Jabulile Baloyi addressing the media at the SABC headquarters in Auckland Park. Picture Cred: SABC Sports.  Many have praised the newly promoted Diepkloof Ladies FC for assembling a well-structured technical team led by SABC Sport football pundit, coach Anna Monate, who has taken on the role of technical director. Head coach Jabulile Baloyi took ShakingInk under her wing, sharing her candid observations about the team's technical side and the gap between the second-tier Sasol Women's League and the elite Hollywoodbets Super League. Read: Festival Weekends Benefit The Big Teams Baloyi is confident that her technical team, led by Monate, will be able to navigate the season and establish themselves as one of the league's best-run teams. Baloyi emphasized that the team has carefully planned its approach to the season and beyond. According to Baloyi, having well-equipped personnel on her team helps to share the...

By Malose Wa Ga Lamola  Richmond United Ladies coach Mashabela Seale in a post match interview. Picture Cred: SABC  Richmond United Ladies coach Mashabela Seale believes that the Hollywoodbets Super League Amplified festival weekends deprive teams of their home game advantage while they still building their fan base. The Da Aar-based team won their first match of the season on Friday afternoon, defeating Diepkloof Ladies FC at the University of Pretoria stadium. Accommodating Banyana Banyana fixtures forces the domestic league to pause in order for players to fulfill national team duties and Seale believes the breaks affect the rhythm of the teams.  Contrary to a popular opinion that Hollywoodbets Super League festival weekends benefits teams that usually play in front of small crowds. Seale firmly believes that, only big teams with stable fan base benefit from this festivals. Seale says The Northern Cape outfit only draws supporters from their hometown and ...

By Malose Wa Ga Lamola  Sedilame Boseja at training in Chloorkop. Picture Cred: Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies Facebook.  Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies and Botswana goalkeeper Sedilame Boseja says she wants to help Banya Ba Style return to the Women's CAF Champions League after missing the previous edition. Speaking to the Mamelodi Sundowns media team, Boseja emphasized the significance of winning the regional COSAFA tournament, which holds the key to the continental championship. The Brazilians have won the Women's CAF Champions League twice since its inception. The Godfrey Sapula-coached team was conspicuously absent from the 2025 Women's CAF Championships League, which was held in Rabat. Boseja says the team wants to dominate the continental space, but she understands that Banyana Ba Style needs to conquer the region first. Read: It was a good preparation for the WAFCON   "I believe my goal still revolves around the team. Last season, we were disappointed in the CO...