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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  Banyana Banyana attacker Thembi Kgatlana speaks to the media team ahead of Japan's test. Photo: © Sasol Banyana Banyana Thembi Kgatlana, a star attacker for Banyana Banyana and Tigres Femenil, says she enjoys playing in high-profile matches to gauge the team's performance against the world's best nations. Speaking through Sasol Banyana Banyana's media team ahead of South Africa's first of two international friendlies against Japan in Osaka, Kgatlana stated that playing against the world's fifth-ranked country will provide Banyana Banyana with a clear picture of the team's sharpness and where it needs to improve. Read: We Will Give A Good Fight Though friendly games do not carry the same pressure as official tournaments, Kgatlana is convinced that these friendlies are the best way to assess the 2022 Women's African Cup of Nations (WAFCON) winners against a top five ranked team in the world. “I'm pretty excited. And ...

By Malose Wa Ga Lamola  Shakira O'Malley, a University of Western Cape and Banyana Banyana star, spoke with ShakingInk about her first goal for the national team, working under coach Thinasonke Mbuli, and University of Western Cape goals for the 2026 Hollywoodbets Super League season. O'Malley scored her first goal for Banyana Banyana against Algeria in an international friendly in Durban. The 23-year-old says scoring against the North Africans gave her confidence and she was pleased to open her Banyana scoring account. "It was a very proud moment for me, very overwhelming as well. Every time you wear the Banyana Banyana badge, you want to contribute to the team in any way possible, so scoring my first goal meant a lot." O'Malley Said. Read: It Gives Teams Some Clarity Banyana Banyana will compete in the WAFCON knockout phase alongside Tanzania, Burkina Faso, and the Ivory Coast in Group B. The 2022 continental champions placed fourth in the previous ...

By Malose Wa Ga Lamola  JvW Girls Football Club and Banyana Banyana goalkeeper Casey Gordon spoke with ShakingInk about the Blue Diamonds' preparations for the upcoming season, the inland and coastal streams that will play simultaneously, and working under coach Cameron Cox at Banyana. Read: It Is Up To The Coach The second-tier league, the Motsepe Foundation Championship (MFC), which was previously known as the National First Division (NFD), was divided into two streams: coastal and inland. Though the league has since eliminated streams in favor of the elite Betway Premiership, the Hollywoodbets Super League will follow suit with two separate streams beginning with the 2026 season. Gordon believes that the proposed streams will reduce games for teams in the league, and that is not ideal.  "The introduction of streams will bring new challenges and experiences for us. However, it will also result in fewer league games, which is not ideal." Said Gordon.  JvW G...

By Malose Wa Ga Lamola  Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies mentor Godfrey Sapula chats to ShakingInk about his maiden season at the helm of the Chloorkop-based outfit. Read : It Was About Growth And Consistency The Hollywoodbets Super League reigning coach of the season says winning the best coach in the league, where he was pitted against JvW Girls Football head coach Jenine van Wyk and TS Galaxy Queens mentor Sizwe Sibiya, is the pinnacle of his season. Sapula attributes his accolade to the players and his technical team's efforts. “I believe this accolade is a result of collective effort rather than individual recognition. From the technical team to the players and the support staff at Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies, everyone played a vital role. The players showed great discipline, commitment, and a willingness to learn throughout the season. The club also provides a professional environment that allows us to focus on performance and continuous improvement. Ultimately, consistenc...

By Malose Wa Ga Lamola  JvW Girls Football and Banyana Banyana goalkeeper Kaylin Swart at Adidas kit unveiling in Sandton. By Malose Wa Ga Lamola JvW Girls Football Club and Banyana Banyana goalkeeper Kaylin Swart chats to ShakingInk about the Blue Diamonds mission going into the new season. The Blue Diamond's has been omnipresent in the Hollywoodbets Super League but is yet to win the domestic league title. Swart says challenging the Brazilians for the league honors won't be an easy task, but JvW has what it takes to give it a try. Related Story: It Is Genuinely Special  "Last season was fantastic for our group. We worked hard to improve ourselves, and Janine made it easy for us to want to play for her. Our team chemistry was the key factor in getting us over the finish line, but this season will be very different. I have complete faith in Coach Lex and Coach Falana, and I'm excited to see how far we can get. We will fight even harder this season and hav...

By Malose Wa Ga Lamola   Thinasonke Mbule, head coach of the University of Western Cape and Banyana Banyana's second-in-command, speaks with ShakingInk about the lessons learned from the recently concluded COSAFA tournament in Polokwane, the upcoming Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco, and the difficulties that local teams face during the long preseason due to international fixtures. South Africa lost 2-1 to Namibia in the COSAFA tournament final on Sunday afternoon. Mbuli believes Banyana Banyana didn't win their record night regional title, but the competition taught them crucial things. Read : We Want To Go To Brazil   “COSAFA gave us the platform to look at other players. Yes, we wanted to win, but seeing the younger players doing so well was a good thing for the team—we now have a bigger pool to select from for other upcoming tournaments.” Said Mbuli. The 2022 African champions utilized the COSAFA tournament to prepare for the upcoming WAFCON...

By Malose Wa Ga Lamola   Nonhlanhla Mthandi, a Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies and Banyana Banyana midfielder, spoke with ShakingInk about missing out on the Hollywoodbets Super League midfielder of the season award to Jessica Wade, as well as the challenge TS Galaxy Queens and JvW Girls Football posed to The Brazilians last season. Read: I Still Want To Play For Banyana Mthandi, also known as 'Gaddafi' in her inner circle, was one of the top performers in Banyana Ba Style's half-dozen title-winning season. Her efforts earned her a nomination for Best Midfielder of the Season. Mthandi lost the accolade to Banyana Banyana colleague Jessica Wade, who has since moved abroad to join Finnish club Aland United. Mthandi believes Wade deserved the honor because she was essential in JvW Girls Football's second-place finish in the log standings. ""I was delighted to be nominated for the midfielder of the season award. Being nominated against the greatest midfield...

By Malose Wa Ga Lamola  Gabriela Salgado during a media briefing at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.  Gabriella Salgado, a star attacker for JvW Girls Football and Banyana Banyana, has been sidelined since sustaining a fracture of her left leg's mid-shaft in the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) semi-final against bitter rivals Nigeria at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca.  Related Story: I'm Available For Banyana Call Up The 27-year-old quick attacker has now recovered from a devastating injury and has revealed her rehabilitation path to ShakingInk . 'Gabi,' as Salgado is affectionately known in her inner circle, assured this publication that she is completely recovered and ready to compete. "The rehabilitation journey hasn’t been easy, both physically and mentally, but it has taught me patience, discipline, and resilience. I’m grateful for the support from my family, teammates, and the medical team throughout the process...

By Malose Wa Ga Lamola   Leandra Smeda in action for TS Galaxy Queens against University of Johannesburg in the Hollywoodbets Super League. Photo Cred: (@leandrasmeda17 Instagram) Leandra Smeda scooped the Hollywoodbets Super League Best Footballer of the Year accolade at the league's end-of-season celebration on Sunday night at Voda World in Midrand.  "I believe that my experience over the years, as well as the fact that I played for the majority of my career and my versatility as a player, contributed significantly to my performance last season." Said Smeda.  The Velddrif-born standout credits her experience and hard work for being crowned the league's best player. For a long period, South Africa has struggled with goal scoring. Smeda led the scoring charts with 22 goals last season. She attributes her goal-scoring abilities to a desire to score goals and the assistance she received from the technical team. "There is no genuine secret. I believe it ...

By Malose Wa Ga Lamola   Katlego Moletsane, a goalkeeper at the University of Fort Hare, tells ShakingInk that being named one of the top goalkeepers in the Hollywoodbets Super League is motivation enough to roll up her sleeves and get to work.  Moletsane has been nominated in the best goalkeeper of the season category, alongside Banyana Banyana teammates Kaylin Swart of JVW Girls Football and Dineo Magagula of TS Galaxy Queens. Moletsane won the Hollywoodbets Super League Goalkeeper of the Season title for the 2021/2022 season. Moletsane, often known as 'China,' says being nominated against Swart and Magagula demonstrates how hard she has worked to improve her game. "It is always a pleasure to be nominated, and I do not take it for granted, especially given the level of goalkeepers in this nation. Having previously won it, this nomination seems as important since it demonstrates consistency and hard effort throughout the seasons. I'm very pleased of them,...

By Malose Wa Ga Lamola   Former Durban Ladies mentor, Siphephelo Makhaye, speaking to the SABC in a Hollywoodbets Super League post match interview.  After five years, Siphephelo Makhaye, the former Durban City Ladies side mentor, departed the team.  After finishing second from the bottom in the Hollywoodbets Super League, they were demoted to the second division. Makhaye claims that he won't lose interest in the beautiful game after partying ways with the Sasol league outfit.  "I believe it should have happened a little sooner, but it took some time due to my passion for the team and the players. I will always be appreciative of the club for the chance and the platform they provided. Sadly, this is how it ended. I allowed myself five years to work on this project to see where the team and I could go, but sadly, it ended this way, so I felt like it crumbled in the end. I have no regrets since I know I gave it everything I had. The football gods picked us ...

By Malose Wa Ga Lamola Jessica Wade in action for JvW in the Hollywoodbets Super League.    Jessica Wade has been omnipresent at JvW Girls Football, all the way up to the first team from the development structures. Her ascent to fame is akin to drafting a television storyline.  Read : I'll Play WAFCON Former Blue Diamonds star walks ShakingInk through her time with the Bedfordview-based team. "I can't even begin to describe my experience at JvW Girls Football. From the boys' squad, I joined JvW Girls. Janine has created an amazing atmosphere. I had a wonderful twelve years at the club and am incredibly appreciative of the chance I was given. I developed both personally and as a football player." Said Wade. Wade has since signed a lucrative two-year contract with Aland United, a Finnish team.  She says, when she arrives in Finland to begin her new trip and chapter with Aland United, she will now put her skills to the test outside of JvW Girls Football....

By Malose Wa Ga Lamola   Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder, Issabela Ludwig, in action for The Brazilians against TUT in the Hollywoodbets Super League Tshwane derby. Photo Cred: @issabellaludwig Instagram. Issabela Ludwig, a standout midfielder for Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies, talks candidly to ShakingInk about her choice to leave the University of Pretoria in favor of cross-town rivals. The 69-cm-tall midfielder claims that it was simple to decide to join The Brazilians. Ludwig disproved the idea that she would get little playing time if she joined a star-studded squad. Since then, the Tshwane native has solidified her position on coach Godfrey Sapula's team.  "My decision stemmed from my desire for growth and ambition. I am incredibly thankful for my time at the University of Pretoria, which significantly contributed to my development both as a player and an individual. Nonetheless, I reached a stage in my career where I felt the need for a new challenge—an atmosphere ...