Banyana Banyana vs Netherlands LIVE: How to stream the match for free

Banyana Banyana face the Netherlands in the FIFA Women’s World Cup from 4:00 on Sunday 6 August 2023 and here’s how you can stream the action for free.

To follow our national team at the World Cup for free, simply visit sabcplus.com or download the SABC Plus app on your mobile device or smart TV.

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SuperSport, the official rights-holder for FIFA events on South African TV have also seen fit to allow Showmax Pro to also offer a streaming option for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup giving you another way to follow Banyana Banyana.

Showmax Pro is live streaming coverage of the FIFA Women’s World Cup hosted in Australia and New Zealand courtesy of SuperSport, starting on 20 July 2023. Football enthusiasts across the continent can enjoy all the thrilling action and cheer for their favourite teams as they compete on the global stage.

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Banyana Banyana secure historic win

After rallying back to defeat Italy 3-2, Banyana Banyana advanced to the World Cup’s knockout rounds for the first time. Caruso gave Le Azzurre the lead from the penalty spot in the 11th minute, but South Africa tied the score when Orsi played a careless backpass that beat Durante. Magaia gave them the lead in the second half with a beautiful lifted finish. They were pushed back, though, when Caruso turned in a corner from close range less than ten minutes later. Kgatlana’s close-range goal in the 92nd minute gave South Africa its first-ever Women’s World Cup victory, but the match wasn’t over yet.

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It was a tense and tight finish with the game going 16 minutes into stoppage time before the whistle finally blew.

Strongest-ever African presence at the FIFA Women’s World Cup

Representing Africa in this prestigious tournament are South Africa, Nigeria, Zambia, and Morocco. Notably, Zambia’s participation marks a significant milestone as the first ever land-locked African country to take part in a FIFA World Cup, whether men or women.

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The African contingent boasts an array of exceptional talents, and supporters can expect captivating performances from these standout players:

Asisat Oshoala is leading the line for Nigeria, the star striker from Barcelona with an impressive track record. Having played for renowned clubs like Liverpool and Arsenal, Oshoala scored in both the 2015 and 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cups, leaving a lasting impact on the global stage.

Zambian sta Barbra Banda will captain the Copper Queens. Known for her clinical finishing, Banda made history as the first female Olympian to score back-to-back hat-tricks during the 2020 Olympics in Japan, displaying her remarkable goal-scoring prowess.

Refiloe Jane will captain South Africa’s Banyana Banyana, Refiloe plies her trade for Sassuolo in Italy. A midfield dynamo formerly associated with AC Milan, she will strive to lead the reigning WAFCON champions into the knockout stages, displaying her leadership skills and technical finesse.

Hailing from Tottenham Hotspur, Rosella Ayane will play a crucial role in inspiring the Lionesses of Atlas from Morocco. Having secured the runners-up position in the WAFCON last year, Morocco’s women’s team is set to make their debut in the FIFA Women’s World Cup, following in the footsteps of their male counterparts who achieved a historic semi-final appearance in the FIFA World Cup held in Qatar.

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