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BANYANA WORLD CUP ANNOUNCEMENT
On Friday (23 June 2023), head coach of the Sasol-sponsored Banyana
Banyana, Desiree Ellis, will reveal the final squad of 23 players that will
represent South Africa global women’s football showpiece – their second in a
row.
The announcement comes exactly a month before the African Champions
take to the field for their first match against Sweden in New Zealand.
There are already nine changes from the squad that participated in Banyana
Banyana’s maiden World Cup in France four years ago – with the likes of
Mapaseka Mpuru, Nothando Vilakazi, Janine van Wyk, Leandra Smeda,
Busisiwe Ndimeni, Mamello Makhabane, Rhoda Mulaudzi, Amanda Mthandi
and Ode Fulutudilu, all missing out this time around.
The survivors from 2019 spectacle are: Andile Dlamini (GK), Kaylin Swart (GK),
Lebohang Ramalepe, Noko Matlou, Bambanani Mbane, Bongeka Gamede,
Tiisetso Makhubela, Refiloe Jane, Karabo Dhlamini, Kholosa Biyana, Sibulele
Holweni, Linda Motlhalo, Thembi Kgatlana and Jermaine Seoposenwe.
On Friday (23 June 2023), head coach of the Sasol-sponsored Banyana
Banyana, Desiree Ellis, will reveal the final squad of 23 players that will
represent South Africa global women’s football showpiece – their second in a
row.
The announcement comes exactly a month before the African Champions
take to the field for their first match against Sweden in New Zealand.
There are already nine changes from the squad that participated in Banyana
Banyana’s maiden World Cup in France four years ago – with the likes of
Mapaseka Mpuru, Nothando Vilakazi, Janine van Wyk, Leandra Smeda,
Busisiwe Ndimeni, Mamello Makhabane, Rhoda Mulaudzi, Amanda Mthandi
and Ode Fulutudilu, all missing out this time around.
The survivors from 2019 spectacle are: Andile Dlamini (GK), Kaylin Swart (GK),
Lebohang Ramalepe, Noko Matlou, Bambanani Mbane, Bongeka Gamede,
Tiisetso Makhubela, Refiloe Jane, Karabo Dhlamini, Kholosa Biyana, Sibulele
Holweni, Linda Motlhalo, Thembi Kgatlana and Jermaine Seoposenwe.