Banyana Banyana have lined up an international friendly match against Zambia, which they are going to use to prepare for their clash with Algeria next month.
Coach Desiree Ellis’ team face Zambia in Lusaka on Saturday, 12 February. That’s six days before they host Algeria at home before travelling to North Africa for the second leg of the African Women’s Cup of Nations qualifier scheduled for Wednesday, 23 February.
“We have decided to call up local players for the first round of camp to ensure that our database continues to grow and that any new selected players find their rhythm now. This is to give new players the know how in case they are needed in subsequent matches,” Ellis said.
Ellis and her Banyana Banyana team are set to go to camp on Friday before leaving for Zambia.
The squad:
Andile Dlamini (Mamelodi Sundowns), Kaylin Swart (JVW FC), Regirl Ngobeni (University of Western Cape), Karabo Mohale (University of Johannesburg), Antonia Maponya (UWC), Koketso Tlailane (Tshwane University of Technology), Karabo Makhuribetshi (Mamelodi Sundowns), Janine van Wyk (JVW FC), Tiisetso Makhubela (Tshwane University of Technology), Bambanani Mbane (Sundowns), Asanda Hadebe (Sunflower FC), Bongeka Gamede (UWC), Gabriela Salgado (JVW FC), Noxolo Cesane (UWC), Thalea Smidt (Sundowns), Mamello Makhabane (JVW FC), Robyn Moodaly (JVW FC), Sibulele Holweni (UWC), Oratile Mokwena (Sundowns), Lelona Daweti (Sundowns), Hildah Magaia (Moron BK Skelleftea, Sweden), Melinda Kgadiete (Sundowns), Wendy Shongwe (University of Pretoria), Nthabiseng Majiya (Richmond Ladies), Rhoda Mulaudzi (Sundowns)
