The South African women's national soccer team, Banyana Banyana, resolved a wage dispute with the South African Football Association (SAFA) just before defending their Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title in Morocco in 2025. The dispute involved unpaid appearance and tournament bonuses, leading to a boycott of training sessions. Despite the initial tensions, Banyana Banyana resumed preparations and began their WAFCON campaign with a 2-0 victory over Ghana in their opening Group C match at Honneur Stadium in Oujda. They secured a quarterfinal berth after defeating Mali and advanced to the semi-finals by winning a penalty shootout 4-1 against Senegal after a goalless draw. In the semi-finals, Banyana Banyana were narrowly defeated 2-1 by Nigeria's Super Falcons, who scored a stoppage-time winner to reach the final. Nigeria will face host nation Morocco in the WAFCON final, with Morocco having reached the final after a penalty shootout win over Ghana. Banyana Banyana will compete against Ghana for third place. The tournament is held in Morocco, where the defending champions initially faced challenges but demonstrated resilience throughout the competition.