14 May 2026
By:Tshireletso Nosi

Banyana Banyana coach Dr Desiree Ellis has officially announced 23 players squad to represent South Africa.

The squad will play back to back away international friendlies against world number 5 Japan in Osaka on 6 and 9 June.

The latest roster includes the return of thembi kgatlana playing as a forward and Defender Bongeka Gamede after recovering from injuries and Lebogang Ramalepe misses out due to academic commitments while Hilda Magaia,Amogelang Motau and Shakira O’Malley are sidelined due to injuries.