The Springbok Women’s Sevens team prepared well and accordingly, but the realities of being the least experienced team at the HSBC SVNS Perth tournament and having to play the host union on their national holiday, will make for a tough opening day for the South Africans.
Travelling the world and exploring new destinations with smiles on faces are elements one can attribute to the Springbok Sevens team over many seasons of HSBC SVNS, but as they settled into Perth for yet another new stop in the world series, the real purpose for their trip to West Australia was quickly confirmed by Blitzbok captain Selvyn Davids.
Former Bafana Bafana and Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Siphiwe Tshabalala believes there will be many upsets in this edition of the Africa Cup of Nations.
Zambian forward Augustine Mulenga has reflected on his return to Usuthu following his departure from Chippa United this season.
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has heaped praise on his side after they qualified for the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations competition.
Bafana Bafana attacker Themba Zwane says they "kept calm and avoided costly mistakes" to secure their spot in the knockout stages of the Africa Cup of Nations.
Liverpool are set to face Chelsea in the Carabao Cup final after surviving a scare in their 1-1 draw against Fulham in the semi-final second leg at Craven Cottage in London.
DR Congo reached the knockout stage of the 2023Africa Cup of Nations after a goalless draw with Tanzania at the Amadou Gon Coulibaly Stadium in Korhogo.
Morocco sealed their qualification to the Africa Cup of Nations last 16 as the top team in Group F following their 1-0 win over Zambia at the Stade Laurent Pokou in San-Pedro.
Having retired from a game she loved so much after a bad injury and then making a very solid return to the team she loves even more almost a decade later will drive the effort from Shona-Leah Weston this weekend when the Springbok Women's Sevens take on Australia, Canada, and Great Brittain in the HSBC SVNS Perth.