South Africa women’s national team, Banyana Banyana head coach, Desiree Ellis has named her final 18-woman squad for the Aisha Buhari Cup (ABC). An Invitational Women’s Tournament taking place in Lagos, Nigeria from September 15 – 21, 2021.
The team is drawn in group B where they will take on Ghana and Cameroun in the six-nation tournament.
Coach Ellis believes the ABC is perfect for her team’s preparations for the AWCON qualifiers.
“We have the Aisha Buhari Cup, the COSAFA Cup and the AWCON qualifiers and we have already worked on what we think we will need over the next two months.
“Consistency and regular game time is always key as we are trying to make sure that we have covered our bases but the first tournament (Aisha Buhari Cup) will dictate what happens next,” she said.
The team is expected to depart for Lagos, Nigeria on Sunday, 12 September, and will be joined by their foreign-based players.
Goalkeepers:
Kaylin Swart (JVW FC)
Regirl Ngobeni (University of Western Cape)
Defenders:
Lebohang Ramalepe (Dinamo Minsk)
Janine Van Wyk (Glasgow City)
Tiisetso Makhubele (Tshwane University of Technology)
Bambanani Mbane (Mamelodi Sundowns FC)
Koketso Tlailane (Tshwane University of Technology FC)
Midfielders:
Ongeziwe Ndlangisa (Sunflower FC)
Mamello Makhabane (JVW FC)
Thembi Kgatlana (Atletico Madrid)
Refiloe Jane (AC Milan)
Linda Motlhalo (Djurgardens FC)
Robyn Moodaly (JVW FC)
Noxolo Cesane (University of Western Cape)
Gabriela Salgado (JVW FC)
Forwards:
Sibulele Holweni (University of Western Cape)
Melinda Kgadiete (Mamelodi Sundowns FC)
Hildah Magaia (Moron BK)
Head Coach: Desiree Ellis
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