Banyana to prepare for 2019 AWC

In a statement released by the South African Football Association, Banyana Banyana will be in camp to prepare for the 2018 CAF Africa Women Cup of Nations that will be held in Ghana.

The camp is will help coach Desire Ellis and her chargers prepare for the 2019 Fifa Women’s World Cup set to take place in France.

“For Banyana Banyana, this is a not a busy year in terms of competition, so it was important that we call up players we would love to see up close,” said Ellis.

“Some are impressive when they are at their clubs, but it is important that we take opportunities like this to bring them to the national team, as we won’t know how they will do until we see them in this environment.

“We would have loved to call up more players, but we are restricted in terms of numbers, and those that did not make it this time around will surely get a chance next time, as we are planning to conduct as many training camps as possible.

“The training camp is basically to broaden our base, and we must use it wisely so that when competition starts, we know exactly where we stand.”

The full squad:

Goalkeepers

Andile Dlamini – Mamelodi Sundowns FC

Yolula Tsawe – JVW FC

Roxanne Barker – Cape Town Roses

Defenders

Nothando Vilakazi – Palace Super Falcons FC

Koketso Tlailane – TUT-PTA

Noko Matlou Ma- Indies FC

Bambanani Mbane – Bloemfontein Celtic

Thato Letsoso – University of Johannesburg

Lebohang Ramalepe – Ma-Indies

Regina Mogolola – Tuks

Zanele Nhlapo – Mamelodi Sundowns

Midfielders

Nompumelelo Nyandeni – JVW FC

Leandra Smeda – UWC

Nkoikoi Mabina – Kanatla Ladies Refiloe Jane – TUT-PTA

Rachel Sebati – TUT-PTA

Chuene Morifi – Mamelodi Sundowns

Kholosa Biyana – UKZN Durban

Thembi Kgatlana – UWC Ladies Cape Town

Strikers

Rhoda Mulaudzi – Mamelodi Sundowns FC Johannesburg

Lucinda Croy -Santos FC Cape Town

Nwabisa Kolisi – City Lads Port Elizabeth

Elizabeth Mashilo – TUT-Pretoria Pretoria

Philisa Mjambane – Red Roses