Sasol Banyana Banyana will take on neighbours Botswana in an international friendly match scheduled for Saturday, 7 June 2014.
Sasol Banyana Banyana will take on neighbours Botswana in an international friendly match scheduled for Saturday, 7 June 2014.
The clash will take place at the University of the Vaal. Kickoff is at 15h00.
The match comes after the withdrawal of Comoros from the 2014 African Women’s Championship qualifiers. Banyana Banyana defeated Comoros 13-0 in the first leg. The second leg scheduled for this weekend (Saturday, 7 June).
South Africa’s Coach Vera Pauw has kept the bulk of the players who featured in the match against Comoros, but has also invited a few other players to have a look at – strikers Kgadi Mokoma and Chantelle Esau from Sasol League triple national champions Palace Super Falcons from Gauteng.
“Our goal is to become a force to be reckoned with in international women’s football. Playing against Botswana provides another opportunity for us to sharpen our skills and get closer to our goal of finishing in the top three in the African Women’s Championships later this year. This clash against Botswana is one of those that will assist in getting the team in good condition for the AWC.” said Pauw.
Sasol Banyana Banyana will be based in the Vaal for the duration of the camp.
The 2014 African Women’s Championship will be held in Namibia from 11-25 October.
The tournament is also been used as qualification for the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup, with the top three qualifying for the finals in Canada.
Goalkeepers: Andile Dlamini (Mamelodi Sundowns FC), Thoko Mndaweni (Croesus FC)
Defenders: Nothando Vilakazi (Palace Super Falcons FC), Amanda Sister (Liverpool Ladies FC), Janine Van Wyk (JVW FC), Letago Madiba (TUT Ladies FC), Nomathemba Ntsibande (Springs Home Sweepers FC), Lebogang Mabatle (TUKS Ladies FC), Simphiwe Dludlu (TUKS Ladies FC), Nelisiwe Mchunu (Moroka Swallows FC).
Midfielders: Amanda Dlamini (University of Johannesburg FC), Gloria Thato (TUKS Ladies FC), Alocia Thoboka (Mamelodi Sundowns FC), Sanah Mollo (Mamelodi Sundowns FC), Lebogang Ramalepe (Maindis FC), Tina Selepe (Palace Super Falcons FC), Leandra Smeda (UWC Ladies FC), Refiloe Jane (VUT Ladies FC), Mamello Makhabane (Palace Super Falcons FC), Mpumi Nyandeni(FC Rossiyanka, Russia)
Strikers: Shiwe Nongwanya (Bloemfontein Celtics Ladies FC), Silindile Ngubane (Durban Ladies FC), Ode Fulutudilu (Lee University FC), Chantelle Esau (Palace Super Falcons FC), Portia Modise (Creosus FC), Noko Matlou (Maindis FC), Kgadi Mokoma (Palace Super Falcons FC)