Morocco vs Banyana Banyana: Preview, Prediction, Quotes, Kick-off Time & Where to Watch

Sasol Banyana Banyana will face Morocco in an away international friendly on Tuesday, 2 December 2025, as preparations intensify for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The venue is still to be confirmed, and coach Dr Desiree Ellis will announce her squad on Saturday, 22 November 2025.

Kick-off & Broadcast

• Tue, 02 Dec | 19:30
• Stream it on sabc-plus.com
• Live on SABC Sport Channel

This fixture marks the team’s final camp of the year, providing a crucial opportunity to assess progress and integrate several new faces ahead of next year’s continental showpiece in Morocco (17 March–3 April 2026).

Ellis: A Physical and Tactical Challenge

Ellis expects a stern test against the Atlas Lionesses, who have reached two consecutive WAFCON finals and continue to grow in stature.

“Morocco, they are probably the best team in North Africa at the moment. You know that they will bring the physicality,” said Ellis.
“We’ve played a lot of physical teams this year, but not many that play similarly to us. So it will be a good challenge to see what we can take out of this game.”

Mbane Reflects on Growth and Goals

As the squad gathers for its last camp of 2025, defender Bambanani Mbane shared her thoughts on the atmosphere and the significance of the Morocco clash.

“The atmosphere is good. You can see everyone is working towards the same goal,” she said.
“This final camp allows us to see how far we are as a team and to improve where we need to get better.”

Mbane, a leader in defence, emphasized the importance of consistency and clean sheets:

“For me, keeping a clean sheet just makes my job easier,” she laughed. “The defence is always working hard. We set goals for each match, we work together, and we advise each other.”

Lessons from a Challenging Year

Reflecting on 2025, Mbane admitted the team faced hurdles:

“Honestly, the team’s growth this year was bad because we were not consistent. Something was lacking,” she said.
Tough qualifiers, including a bruising tie against DR Congo, tested their resilience:
“Yhoo, the DRC were very physical and strong. But I’m glad we managed to qualify under those circumstances. I’m still proud of the squad.”

Her message for 2026 is clear:

“If we can be consistent in our performances, we can be a better team.”

Morocco: A Real Benchmark

Mbane views Tuesday’s match as a vital yardstick:

“It’s going to be a tough one because they’re a good and consistent team. I’m happy that we’re playing against them, just to weigh ourselves and see how far we are as a team with the new faces we have.”

She highlighted Morocco’s strengths:

“Their passing, movement off the ball, and counter-attacks… Yoh!”
But stressed Banyana must stick to their identity:
“We need to focus on our own strengths because we know how good we are. We just need to play our own game.”

Prediction

Expect a competitive clash as both sides prepare for WAFCON. Morocco’s home advantage and tactical discipline could give them a slight edge, but Banyana’s experience and pace may balance the scales.
Score Prediction: Morocco 1-1 Banyana Banyana.