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South Africa boss Des Ellis adds Wendy Shongwe for FIFA Women's World Cup playoffs
In-form Mamelodi Sundowns forward/midfielder Wendy Shongwe was the only new player named in Desiree Ellis' 23-woman South Africa squad for phase 1 World Cup Intercontinental Playoff qualifiers in Morocco (Nov. 28 - Dec. 5).
Ronnel Donnelly bags two more goals as South Africa set up Angola tie in Olympic qualifiers
South Africa claimed a second straight comfortable win over Madagascar in Bloemfontein on Tuesday, with Ronnel Donnelly scoring twice in the 3-0 victory to set up a third round CAF Women's Olympic qualifying tie with Angola.
Madagascar vs. South Africa - Kick-off time, team news, how to watch Banyana's second Olympic qualifier
South Africa have all but secured their place in the third round of CAF's Women's Olympic qualifying after a 4-0 first leg win over Madagascar, but the reverse fixture in Bloemfontein can give Desiree Ellis a useful opportunity to experiment.
Hat-trick hero Ronnel Donnelly leads Banyana Banyana to Olympic qualifying win over Madagascar
A Ronnel Donnelly hat-trick handed South Africa a 4-0 Bloemfontein win over Madagascar in the first leg of their second round CAF Women's Olympic qualifying tie on Friday.
Madagascar vs. South Africa - Kick-off time, team news, how to watch Banyana's Olympic qualifier
South Africa will play the first leg of their Olympic qualifying tie against Madagascar on Friday behind closed doors at Bloemfontein's Free State Stadium, before facing the same opponents in front of fans at the same venue on Tuesday.
Barbra Banda, Thembi Kgatlana shone in golden September for Africa's stars
Barbra Banda continued her impressive form for the Orlando Pride in September even as the team continued to struggle for consistency towards the tail end of the NWSL regular season.
Desiree Ellis retains Banyana's core for Olympic qualifiers against Madagascar
South Africa coach Desiree Ellis has kept the core of her Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) squad for the two-legged CAF Olympic qualifying tie against Madagascar.
Banyana's Ronnel Donnelly 'needs minutes' to realise potential, Des Ellis says
South Africa head coach Desiree Ellis has praised Banyana Banyana striker Ronnel Donnelly after her influential showing against Nigeria, but has warned the young forward that she may not realise her full potential without increased playing time.
Even Des Ellis is confused by the World Cup qualifiers, so how does it work?
South Africa may have kept their FIFA Women's World Cup hopes alive by defeating Nigeria, but Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis has acknowledged she is still getting to grips with the unusually complicated qualification route.
Banyana advance to World Cup play-offs, Nigeria eliminated
Nigeria will miss the FIFA Women's World Cup for the first time in history after a 1-2 'play-in' loss to South Africa.
WWCQ - Playoff Tournament Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chinese Taipei | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Ecuador | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Ghana | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Papua New Guinea | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | South Africa | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Uzbekistan | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Team Leaders
Top Scorers
| # | Player | Goals | M | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Andile Dlamini | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1 | Kaylin Swart | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Kebotseng Mole.. | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Top Assists
| # | Player | Assists | M | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Andile Dlamini | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1 | Kaylin Swart | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Kebotseng Mole.. | 0 | 0 | 0 |