After securing WAFCON qualification, Banyana Banyana finish 2025 on a high note with a 2-0 win over Morocco.
Agadir, Morocco (03 December 2025) – Banyana Banyana ended the year on a high note, cruising to a 2-0 win over Morocco in an international friendly at Stade D’Agadir on Tuesday. Second-half goals from Nonhlanhla Mthandi and Noxolo Cesane gave the team a confident finish to 2025 and set the tone for the road to the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).
The friendly was the perfect stage to blend seasoned players with fresh talent, as Coach Dr Desiree Ellis made three changes from the side that beat DR Congo in the WAFCON qualifier. The squad reconvened last week for the final international window of the year, bringing together 23 locally based players ready to sharpen their skills and grow as a team.
Defender Bambanani Mbane, one of the squad’s senior players, reflected on the camp and team dynamics.
“The atmosphere is good. You can see everyone is working towards the same goal. This final camp allows us to see how far we are as a team and to improve where we need to get better.”
A key focus has been strengthening the backline.
“For me, keeping a clean sheet just makes my job easier, but sometimes that’s hard.”
She added that the defensive unit works closely together, setting goals and supporting each other, ensuring that even the newer players quickly adapt to the team’s system.
With a solid win over Morocco and a productive camp behind them, Banyana Banyana are stepping into 2026 with energy and focus. The combination of experienced campaigners promises fans an exciting journey toward WAFCON.
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