End of an Era: Sasol Ends 16-Year Partnership with SAFA and Banyana Banyana

End of an Era: Sasol ends 16-Year partnership with SAFA and Banyana Banyana

Sasol pulls plug on Banyana sponsorship in huge blow for women's football

In a crushing blow for women's football in the country, Sasol has confirmed their sponsorship agreement with SA Football Association (Safa) has not been renewed.

Sasol Ends 16-Year Sponsorship of Banyana Banyana and Sasol League

Energy giant Sasol has confirmed the official end of its long-standing sponsorship agreement with the South African Football Association (SAFA), which included support for the senior women’s national team, Banyana Banyana, and the Sasol League. The agreement expired on 30 June 2025 after 16 years of partnership. In a statement released on Tuesday, Sasol expressed

Sasol dumps Banyana Banyana after 16 years

By Dylan Bettencourt Sasol confirmed its sponsorship deal with Safa ended on 30 June and will not be automatically renewed. Banyana Banyana are already in Morocco preparing to face Ghana in their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations opener on Monday. Women’s football in South Africa has taken a major blow after Sasol ended its 16-year sponsorship of Banyana Banyana and the Sasol League. The fuel company confirmed on Wednesday that its deal with the S…

Banyana's Wafcon title defense in doubt after Sasol pulls out

The 16-year partnership between the South African Football Association (Safa) and Sasol has regrettably reached its conclusion. This follows an announcement from the petroleum company, a prominent sponsor of women’s football — including the senior team, Banyana Banyana. Sasol revealed via a statement the immediate termination of their sponsorship agreement with the national association. The cessation of this partnership is a particularly bitter …

Sasol Make Shock Announcement Before WAFCON

Sasol have announced that their long-term sponsorship of the South African Football Association ended on Tuesday, 30 June. The news come as Banyana Banyana prepare for their title defence at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco – with the training in Morocco already being halted due to financial disagreements between the players and SAFA. ALSO READ: SAFA Breaks Silence On Banyana Downing Tools & Latest Agreement Teamwork Can Help Banyan…