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South Africans urged to rally behind Banyana Banyana

GCIS / SAnewsRef: GOVNEWS-83090 at https://www.sanews.gov.za

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The document is a SAnews article reporting a government call for South Africans to support the national women’s football team, Banyana Banyana, during the 2026 CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). It states that the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) urged citizens to unite behind the team and encouraged pride, passion, and unwavering support. It also notes Banyana Banyana’s next match against Tanzania at Stade Moulay Rachid in Morocco on Monday, 27 July 2026, with kick-off at 19:00 CAT, and promotes wearing national colours on “Banyana Fridays.”

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sports match to watch/support

Attend/engage with the next match: Banyana Banyana vs Tanzania (WAFCON 2026)

The article highlights Banyana Banyana’s next match against Tanzania at Stade Moulay Rachid in Morocco, with kick-off scheduled for 19:00 CAT on Monday, 27 July 2026.

Who it is for: South Africans
How to act on it: Support the team during the match against Tanzania at the scheduled kick-off time.

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Banyana Banyana are set to take on Tanzania at the Stade Moulay Rachid in Morocco on Monday, 27 July 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 19:00 CAT.

public support campaignOngoing

Banyana Fridays campaign: wear green and gold to support Banyana Banyana during WAFCON 2026

South Africans are encouraged to wear the national colours (green and gold) on “Banyana Fridays” and continue backing Banyana Banyana throughout their WAFCON 2026 journey.

Who it is for: South Africans
How to act on it: Wear your green and gold on Banyana Fridays and continue to stand united behind our national team throughout their WAFCON 2026 journey.

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South Africans have also been encouraged to wear the national colours as part of the Banyana Fridays campaign and continue backing the team during its WAFCON 2026 journey.

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Reference

GOVNEWS-83090 at https://www.sanews.gov.za

Key Takeaways

Issued by: Government Communication and Information System (GCIS)
Subject: South Africans urged to rally behind Banyana Banyana
Tournament: 2026 CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON)
Match: vs Tanzania
Venue: Stade Moulay Rachid, Morocco
Date: Monday, 27 July 2026
Kick-off time: 19:00 CAT
Campaign: “Banyana Fridays” (wear green and gold/national colours)
Government Communication and Information System (GCIS)
Banyana Banyana
Tanzania national women’s football team
CAF (Confederation of African Football)
WAFCON (Women’s Africa Cup of Nations)
Stade Moulay Rachid
SAnews
SAnews.gov.za

Dates

Opening Date

26 July 2026

Closing Date

27 July 2026