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Banyana round off 2025 with an emphatic victory over Morocco – South African Football Association

04 December 2025 – Sasol Banyana Banyana rounded off the year 2025 in fine style after beating Morocco 2-0 at Stade D’Agadir this week. Goals from Nonhlanhla Mthandi and Noxolo Cesane in the second half ensured that the South African senior women’s national team turned the tables on their stubborn hosts on Tuesday night. The

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04 December 2025 – Sasol Banyana Banyana rounded off the year 2025 in fine style after beating Morocco 2-0 at Stade D’Agadir this week.

Goals from Nonhlanhla Mthandi and Noxolo Cesane in the second half ensured that the South African senior women’s national team turned the tables on their stubborn hosts on Tuesday night. The team is expected to land back home in Johannesburg on Thursday morning.

Both countries were using this match to prepare for the CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2026 which the North African country will host from 17 March – 3 April 2026. South Africa came into this encounter with a lot of new faces as the Dr Desiree Ellis-led technical team wanted to have a good look at some of the players with next year’s competition in mind.

There were few chances created by both teams and perhaps the only highlight being the withdrawal of captain Refiloe Jane in the 30th minute – with her place taken by debutant Jessica Wade.

After a goalless opening stanza, Banyana Banyana found the breakthrough in the 70th minute with a Mthandi strike.
The goal spurred on the home side and launched one attack after another, but the South African defence stood resolute.

Ellis brought on some fresh legs with Amogelang Motau, Nthabiseng Majiya, Nonhlanhla Mthandi checking out and replaced by Isabella Ludwig, Bonolo Mokoma and Bongiwe Thusi.

Four minutes before the final whistle Banyana Banyana found their insurance goal as Cesane single-handedly took on the Moroccan defence and slotted a low ball past goalkeeper Errmichi Khadija – and it was game, set and match.

This was Banyana Banyana last match of the year and they will regroup early next year to continue preparations for the WAFCON.

South African Football: Clubs like Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs have also had notable runs in international competitions.

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