Jane leads Banyana's focused bid to defend WAFCON title

BANYANA Banyana captain Refiloe Jane says South Africa's senior women's national team is fully focused on one goal as they prepare to travel to Morocco for the 2025 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) — defending the continental crown they claimed in 2022.

- SMISO MSOMI

The reigning champions will begin their title defence in Group C, with their opening match scheduled for Monday, 7 July against Ghana at the Honneur Stadium in Oujda.

The northern Moroccan city will serve as the team’s base for the group stages of the competition, which runs from 5 to 26 July.

Having led the side to its historic maiden title three years ago, Jane insists the mission remains unchanged - regardless of changes in personnel.

“I don't think it’s going to be different - the objective is still the same. We have to go out there and defend the title,” she said.