How to live stream the FIFA Women’s World Cup

SuperSport, the official rights-holder for FIFA events on South African TV have seen fit to allow Showmax Pro to also offer a streaming option for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

Showmax Pro is live streaming coverage of the FIFA Women’s World Cup hosted in Australia and New Zealand courtesy of SuperSport, starting on 20 July 2023. Football enthusiasts across the continent can enjoy all the thrilling action and cheer for their favourite teams as they compete on the global stage.

STRONGEST-EVER AFRICAN PRESENCE AT THE FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP

Representing Africa in this prestigious tournament are South Africa, Nigeria, Zambia, and Morocco. Notably, Zambia’s participation marks a significant milestone as the first ever land-locked African country to take part in a FIFA World Cup, whether men or women.

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The African contingent boasts an array of exceptional talents, and supporters can expect captivating performances from these standout players:

Asisat Oshoala is leading the line for Nigeria, the star striker from Barcelona with an impressive track record. Having played for renowned clubs like Liverpool and Arsenal, Oshoala scored in both the 2015 and 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cups, leaving a lasting impact on the global stage.

Zambian sta Barbra Banda will captain the Copper Queens. Known for her clinical finishing, Banda made history as the first female Olympian to score back-to-back hat-tricks during the 2020 Olympics in Japan, displaying her remarkable goal-scoring prowess.

Refiloe Jane will captain South Africa’s Banyana Banyana, Refiloe plies her trade for Sassuolo in Italy. A midfield dynamo formerly associated with AC Milan, she will strive to lead the reigning WAFCON champions into the knockout stages, displaying her leadership skills and technical finesse.

Hailing from Tottenham Hotspur, Rosella Ayane will play a crucial role in inspiring the Lionesses of Atlas from Morocco. Having secured the runners-up position in the WAFCON last year, Morocco’s women’s team is set to make their debut in the FIFA Women’s World Cup, following in the footsteps of their male counterparts who achieved a historic semi-final appearance in the FIFA World Cup held in Qatar.

WHEN DO BANYANA BANYANA PLAY

Desiree Ellis has selected the squad that will do duty Downunder with the first match against Sweden kicking off at 07:00 on Sunday 23 July 2023.

Banyana face Sweden at the Wellington Regional Stadium in New Zealand and will then head to Dunedin for their match against Argentina at the Forsyth Barr Stadium.

The second match of the women’s world cup will test the fortitude of the Banyana faithful as the match against Argentina kicks off at 02:00 on Friday 28 July.

Banyana return to the Wellington Regional Stadium to face Italy in their final group game kicking off at 09:00 on Wednesday 2 August 2023.