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WAFCON: Cote d'Ivoire and South Africa advance to quarter-finals

Cote d'Ivoire and South Africa moved into the final eight at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations, following respective victories over Tanzania and Burkina Faso.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 5

The Top 10 Biggest Transfers in NWSL History

As English club Chelsea reportedly close in on a world-record move for Naomi Girma, let's take a look at some of the most expensive transfers in the NWSL.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 24, 2025

‘Sloppy’ England give Sarina Wiegman questions to answer despite win

The Lionesses beat South Africa 2-1 in Coventry but failed to build on their first-half dominance.

The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2024

South Africa exit the Women’s World Cup having left their mark

Netherlands 2-0 South Africa: Underfunded and without a professional women’s league, the Banyana Banyana punched well above their weight as they lost to the 2019 runners-up in the last-16

The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2023

World Cup Power Rankings: How Far Has the USWNT Fallen?

Several powerhouses have been eliminated and the U.S. no longer looks like a two-time defending champion. The mayhem is well underway Down Under.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 4, 2023

‘We’re used to scraps’: How $30,000 guarantees will change World Cup players’ lives

Many elite women’s football players are effectively amateurs. Increased payments should help many of them reach their potential

The Guardian - US · Aug 3, 2023

South Africa make history with stoppage time winner against Italy

South Africa 3-2 Italy: Thembi Kgatlana scored a 92nd minute winner to eliminate Italy

The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2023

South Africa stun Italy to reach Women's World Cup last 16

NEW DELHI: South Africa secured their first-ever victory in a historic and thrilling Women's World Cup match, defeating Italy with a remarkable 3-2 scoreline to advance to the last 16.

The Times of India · Aug 2, 2023

South Africa and Sweden reach last-16 at women's World Cup

Thembi Kgatlana scored in second-half stoppage time to send South Africa past Italy from Group G and into the last-16 at the women's World Cup for the first time. Sweden, who beat Argentina 2-0 claimed the pool with maximum points.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 2, 2023

South Africa make Women’s World Cup history with last-gasp win over Italy

Kgatlana’s late strike sends South Africa into the knockout round for first time, setting up tie with the Netherlands.

Al Jazeera · Aug 2, 2023