South Africa

South Africa

5th in FIFA Women's World Cup Qualifying - Playoff Tournament
Ronnel Donnelly bags two more goals as South Africa set up Angola tie in Olympic qualifiers 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 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.

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Hat-trick hero Ronnel Donnelly leads Banyana Banyana to Olympic qualifying win over Madagascar 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 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, 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 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 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? 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 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.

Tournament of errors ends with World Cup elimination for Nigeria's Super Falcons Tournament of errors ends with World Cup elimination for Nigeria's Super Falcons

Record ten-time WAFCON champions Nigeria missed out on the FIFA Women's World Cup for the first time ever.

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
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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