Amazulu wishes Banyana Banyana well for the FIFA World Cup

3 Aprl 2019 – A few players of the Sasol-sponsored Banyana Banyana took time off from their hectic schedule to visit Durban-based Amazulu Football Club at their training session at People’s Park, near the Moses Mabhida Stadium.

Led by head coach Desiree Ellis, the four players – captain Janine van Wyk, midfielder Linda Motlhalo and forwards Jermaine Seoposenwe – got to watch the PSL side as they were taken through their paces in preparation for their weekend league clash against Chippa United.

“It is a great honour to be visited by the World Cup-bound and history-making Banyana Banyana. They are an inspiration to the country, and we are proud of them. We believe in them and we are behind them all the way, and we are confident they will do well,” said Amazulu head coach Cavin Johnson.

“This is no small achievement what this team has done – they have put South Africa on the world map and deserve all the support they can get. As Amazulu FC we can only say all the best coach Desiree and your troops, go and conquer the world. All the best in France, but first good luck against Jamaica.”

Ellis thanked Johnson.

“We would like to thank you for those kind words, and assure you and the entire country that we will do the best we can at the World Cup to raise the South African flag even higher. We are where we are today because of the support and good luck messages from the people of this country and we are forever grateful. We are glad that we go France with the blessings of so many in South Africa, and that gives us a huge boost as we are heading to such an important mission,” said Ellis.

Speaking on behalf of the players, Van Wyk said they will do the best they can at the tournament.

“We would like to thank coach Cavin for the wonderful words, which are very encouraging. To the entire Amazulu FC players and staff, your support is highly appreciated. It is the kind that lifts the spirit. Thanks for the invite and we will do the best we can as we will face Spain, China and Germany – a tough group indeed, but with the kind of support we are getting here at home, we are positive we will not disappoint,” said Van Wyk.

Banyana Banyana will conduct coaching clinics with young girls at the Princess Magogo Stadium in KwaMashu immediately after their training session at the venue.

The clinics take place between 16h30 and 17h30.

Meanwhile, midfielder Rachel Sebati of TUT-PTA has been withdrawn from the Banyana Banyana squad due to an injury she picked up before the start of camp.

Ongeziwe Ndlangiza of the Durban University of Technology (DUT) has been called up – and has already joined her compatriots at training.

South Africa play Jamaica on Sunday, 7 April 2019 at the Moses Mabhida Stadium.

Kickoff is at 15h00 and TICKETS ARE FREE, BUT NEED TO BE COLLECTED FROM Computicket, Shoprite and Checkers.

 

BANYANA BANYANA SQUAD vs JAMAICA – INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLY MATCH

 

NAME AND SURNAME	POSITION		CLUB		LOCATION		PROVINCE
1. Andile DLAMINI	GK		Mamelodi Sundowns FC		Pretoria		GAUTENG
2. Kaylin SWART	GK		Awaiting Transfer		Port Elizabeth		EASTERN CAPE
3. Jessica WILLIAMS	GK		Spurs WFC		Cape Town		CAPE TOWN
4. Lebogang RAMALEPE	DF		Ma-Indies FC		Polokwane		LIMPOPO
5. Nothando VILAKAZI	DF		Palace Super Falcons FC		Johannesburg		GAUTENG
6. Janine VAN WYK	DF		Awaiting Transfer		Johannesburg		GAUTENG
7. Noko MATLOU	DF		Ma-Indies FC		Polokwane		LIMPOPO
8. Bambanani MBANE	DF		Bloemfontein Celtic FC		Bloemfontein		FREE STATE
9. Tiisetso MAKHUBELA	DF		Mamelodi Sundowns FC		Pretoria		GAUTENG
10. Bongeka GAMEDE	DF		UWC		Cape Town		Western Cape
11. Karabo DHLAMINI	DF		Mamelodi Sundowns FC		Pretoria		GAUTENG
12. Yonela KETO	DF		Thunderbirds FC		Port Elizabeth		EASTERN CAPE
13.Mamello MAKHABANE	MF		JVW FC		Johannesburg		GAUTENG
14. Leandra SMEDA		MF		Vittsjo GIK		SWEDEN
15. Nompumelelo NYANDENI	MF		JVW FC		Johannesburg		GAUTENG
16. Linda MOTLHALO	MF		Beijing BG Phoenix FC		Beijing		CHINA
17. Busisiwe NDIMENI	MF		TUT-PTA		Pretoria		GAUTENG
18. Refiloe JANE	MF		Awaiting Transfer
19. ONGEZIWE NDLANGISA	MF		DUT		KZN		KZN
20. Kholosa BIYANA	MF		UKZN		Durban		KWA ZULU NATAL
21. Sibulele HOLWENI	MF		Sophakama/HPC		Port Elizabeth		EASTERN CAPE
22. Jermaine SEOPOSENWE	FW		JVW FC		Johannesburg		GAUTENG
23. Thembi KGATLANA	FW		Beijing BG Phoenix FC		Beijing		CHINA
24. Amanda MTHANDI	FW		University of Johannesburg		Johannesburg		GAUTENG
25. Rhoda MULAUDZI	FW		Awaiting transfer
26. Ode FULUTUDILU		FW		Malaga FC		SPAIN