10 November 2019 – Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis has named her starting 11 for the friendly international match against Japan here in Fukuoka (Sunday, 10 November 2019).
Ellis has handed veteran Leandra Smeda her 100th cap, a milestone for the hardworking striker.
There are a few surprises in the starting line-up and Ellis welcomes back kingpins Thembi Kgatlana and Linda Motlhalo who were plying their trade in China.
Banyana Banyana line-up against Japan in a Friendly International match:
Starting line-up:
Andile Dlamini (gk), Lebohang Ramalepe, Mamello Makhabane, Robyn Moodaly, Linda Motlhalo, Thembi Kgatlana, Jermaine Seoposenwe, Bambanani Mbane, Tiisetso Makhubela, Refiloe Jane ©, Leandra Smeda.
Subs: Kaylin Swart (gk), Nothando Vilakazi, Noko Matlou, Noxolo Cesane, Nomvula Kgoale, Rhoda Mulaudzi, Ongeziwe Dlangisa, Kholosa Biyana, Jessica Williams (gk), Busisiwe Ndimeni, Lelona Daweti