The South African Football Association (SAFA) and Sasol have renewed one of South Africa’s most iconic sporting partnerships, extending the sponsorship of the national women’s football team, Banyana Banyana, for another four years, running until 2029.
The renewal, reaffirms Sasol’s position as the longest-standing sponsor of women’s football in South Africa, with a partnership that now spans more than 16 years. The agreement underscores both parties’ shared commitment to empowering women in sport and strengthening the growth of women’s football at all levels.
SAFA CEO Lydia Monyepao welcomed the renewal, describing it as a milestone for women’s football and corporate partnership in sport.
“We are delighted with Sasol’s renewal of the South African senior women’s national team premier partnership to continue the legacy of growing women’s football until 2029,” said Monyepao.
“Sasol Banyana Banyana will continue to bear the Sasol logo in training and travel uniforms as they charter their way back to the 2026 WAFCON in Morocco and the drive to qualify for the FIFA 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil.”
She added that the renewal symbolizes corporate South Africa’s faith in SAFA’s sporting properties and reflects football’s wide-reaching influence across gender lines.
Sasol’s Senior Vice President for Corporate Affairs, Grace Nndwammbi, said the company remains proud of its role in advancing women’s football and supporting athletes to reach their full potential.
“As a proudly South African company, we are honoured to continue this impactful partnership, one that has consistently elevated women’s football and empowered athletes to pursue their dreams on the world’s biggest stages,” said Nndwammbi.
“Our long-term vision is to keep championing the advancement of women, with football as a powerful platform for empowerment, visibility, and lasting impact.”
Since partnering with Banyana Banyana in 2009, Sasol has supported the team through some of its greatest achievements, including multiple COSAFA Cup titles, qualification for two Olympic Games, their first FIFA Women’s World Cup appearance in 2019, a historic knockout-stage run in 2023, and the 2022 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) championship title.
Both SAFA and Sasol say they are excited to continue their collaboration, aiming to ensure that Banyana Banyana remain a dominant force in African and global football while inspiring future generations of women athletes.