South Africa: Fair play team of the 2024 Women's AFCON

Banyana Banyana take home the fair play award after a remarkable campaign.

South Africa: Fair play team of the 2024 Women's AFCON

South Africa was named the most fair play team of the 2024 Women's AFCON this Saturday, July 26. The Confederation of African Football honored Banyana Banyana for their exemplary conduct on and off the field throughout the tournament.

Beaten in the third-place playoff by Ghana (1-1, 4-3 on penalties), South Africa wrapped up their Women's AFCON 2024 campaign with an honorary recognition. Banyana Banyana played six matches during the competition without receiving a single red card. Under the guidance of Desiree Ellis, the team displayed outstanding discipline, even in high-intensity encounters. The South Africans claimed the fair play team award with 510 points, as awarded by the Technical Study Group.

"Few fouls, no excessive protests, and a constant respect for the game and its rules. Even in the most tense moments of their journey, such as the quarter-final against Senegal or the semi-final against Nigeria, Refiloe Jane and her teammates kept their composure. This attitude played a key role in earning this award, which recognizes teams that have put sporting ethics at the heart of their journey," reads the official CAF website.

Ladies and gentlemen, your Fair Play Team for #TotalEnergiesWAFCON2024 is.. 🥁

🇿🇦 𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗛 𝗔𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗔 🇿🇦 pic.twitter.com/EMhTC68VQj

— CAF Women’s Football (@CAFwomen) July 26, 2025