The Banyana Banyana head coach was smiling from ear to ear seeing the full complement of players – including the overseas-based players – present in camp ahead of their crucial Africa Women Cup of Nations (AWCON) qualifier against Algeria.
South Africa welcomes the North Africans at the Orlando Stadium in Soweto on Friday, 18 February 2022, with the reverse fixture scheduled for Algiers five days later (Wednesday, 23 February).
Ellis has called up additional arsenal https://centrecircle.archgriffin-hosting.co.za/banyana-banyana-to-face-algeria-at-orlando-as-ellis-names-final-squad/ naming seven overseas-based players in her revised squad of 24 following the 3-0 loss to Zambia https://centrecircle.archgriffin-hosting.co.za/banyana-banyana-kick-off-2022-with-loss-to-zambia/ in an international friendly, which took place in Lusaka this past weekend (Saturday, 12 February 2022).
Lebohang Ramalepe (Dinamo Minsk, Belarus); Karabo Dhlamini (Oakland University, USA); Noko Matlou (SD Eibar, Spain); Refiloe Jane (AC Milan, Italy); Nomvula Kgoale (Parquesol CD, Spain); Linda Motlhalo (Djurgarden,Sweden); Kholosa Biyana (Sporting de Gijon, Spain) and Thembi Kgatlana (Atletico Madrid, Spain) have all been called up for the North African assignment.
All the players missed the Zambia clash due to club commitments, while Hildah Magaia (Moron BK, Sweden) was part of the travelling squad to Lusaka.
Banyana Banyana upcoming fixtures:
First leg (Home): 18 February Orlando Stadium
Second leg (Away): 23 February, Algiers, Algeria
Banyana Banyana 24-woman squad to face Algeria:
Goalkeepers:
• Andile Dlamini (Mamelodi Sundowns FC)
• Kaylin Swart (JVW FC)
• Regirl Ngobeni (University of Western Cape)
Defenders:
• Lebohang Ramalepe (Dinamo Minsk, Belarus)
• Karabo Dhlamini (Oakland University, USA)
• Antonia Maponya (University of Western Cape)
• Koketso Tlailane (Tshwane University of Technology)
• Janine Van Wyk (JVW FC)
• Tiisetso Makhubela (Tshwane University of Technology)
• Bambanani Mbane (Mamelodi Sundowns FC)
• Noko Matlou (SD Eibar, Spain)
Midfielders:
• Refiloe Jane (AC Milan, Italy)
• Nomvula Kgoale (Parquesol CD, Spain)
• Linda Motlhalo (Djurgarden,Sweden)
• Thalea Smidt (Mamelodi Sundowns FC)
• Mamello Makhabane (JVW FC)
• Kholosa Biyana (Sporting de Gijon, Spain)
• Robyn Moodaly (JVW FC)
• Gabriela Salgado ( JVW FC)
Forwards:
• Sibulele Holweni (University of Western Cape)
• Asanda Hadebe (Sunflower FC)
• Thembi Kgatlana (Atletico Madrid, Spain)
• Hildah Magaia (Moron BK, Sweden)
• Melinda Kgadiete (Mamelodi Sundowns FC)
By Matlhomola Morake
