South Africa Banyana Banyana National Soccer Team Standings 2023 World Cup – South Africa women’s national soccer team FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Table. Banyana Banyana, the South African women’s national football team, represents the country and is managed by the South African Football Association.
The team played its official opening match on May 30, 1993, against Swaziland. Since then, Banyana Banyana has made great strides and successes in women’s football.
In 2012, they qualified for the Olympic football competition for the first time, marking a historic moment for South African women’s football. This achievement showed their growing competitiveness on the international stage and made the nation proud.
Another milestone came in 2019 when Banyana Banyana qualified for the FIFA Women’s World Cup for the first time. Sitting in Group B alongside Germany, Spain and China, they faced stiff competition from some of the best teams in the world. Although they were unable to win the tournament, Banyana Banyana showed resilience and determination throughout. His only goal came against Spain, where they briefly took the lead before losing the match 3-1.
South Africa Banyana Banyana National Soccer Team Standings 2023 World Cup
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | D | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sweden | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 | +8 | 9 |
| 2 | South Africa | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | +0 | 4 |
| 3 | Italy | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 8 | -5 | 3 |
| 4 | Argentina | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 1 |
In 2022, Banyana Banyana made history by winning their first Africa Cup of Nations for Women. The team emerged victorious from the tournament by defeating Morocco 2-1 in the final game. This win showed their growth and development in African women’s football, and positioned them as a force to be reckoned with on the continental stage.
Banyana Banyana Fixtures
| 02/07/23 | FRW | South Africa | 0 – 5 | Botswana |
| 15/07/23 | FRW | Costa Rica | 0 – 2 | South Africa |
| 23/07/23 | FWW | Sweden | 2 – 1 | South Africa |
| 28/07/23 | FWW | Argentina | 2 – 2 | South Africa |
| 02/08/23 | FWW | South Africa | 3 – 2 | Italy |
| 06/08/23 | FWW | Netherlands | 05 : 00 | South Africa |
Banyana Banyana continues to inspire and empower female athletes in South Africa. Through their actions they aim to raise the status of women’s football and contribute to the growth of the game in the country. With every achievement and milestone, it paves the way for future generations of talented players, fostering a legacy of success and excellence.
The South African Football Association supports and promotes the development of Banyana Banyana, giving them opportunities to compete at the highest level and represent the nation with pride. The team’s success serves as a source of inspiration for women and girls across South Africa, furthering their participation in football and highlighting the potential for greatness within the game.
