African champions Banyana Banyana began their preparations for the 2023 Fifa Women’s World Cup with a 3-0 defeat to the strong South American reigning champs Brazil at Orlando Stadium in Soweto on Friday night.
Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis wants her charges to play two international friendlies against South American champions Brazil as if they're playing official matches.
Euro 2022 may go down as a turning point, attracting record crowds. Less noticed beyond Africa was WAFCON, which also set attendance records. Now hosts Morocco are on the verge of making more footballing history.