Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis announced a 26-member squad ahead of the Turkish Women’s Cup, which will take place from 13-23 February 2023.
The South Africans were given a boost as part of their preparations ahead of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, as they get to test themselves against Slovenia, Uzbekistan, Venezuela and Zambia in the upcoming competition.
Previously speaking to safa.net about the opportunity to play against global opposition, Ellis said: “We are very excited to be going to the Turkish Cup. In our group at the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, we have Sweden and Italy, who are European opposition, and then obviously we have Argentina, who are South American opposition.
“We are very excited and grateful that we will be playing an European nation (Turkey) in the Turkish Women’s Cup. We also play Uzbekistan, who are Asian, and then finally a South American opponent (Venezuela).”
The Sasol-sponsored team will face hosts Turkey on Wednesday, 15 February, they will then face Uzbekistan on 18 February and Venezuela on 21 February.
All the matches will be played at the Gold City Sport Complex.
Banyana Banyana Squad for Turkish Women’s Cup:
Goalkeepers:
Andile Dlamini
Kaylin Swart
Regirl Ngobeni
Katlego Moletsane
Defenders:
Asanda Hadebe
Karabo Dhlamini
Fikile Magama
Faith Owusu
Tiisetso Makhubela
Noko Matlou
Bambanani Mbane
Bongeka Gamede
Midfielders:
Refiloe Jane
Sibulele Holweni
Linda Motlhalo
Kholosa Biyana
Thalea Smidt
Robyn Moodaly
Amogelang Motau
Forwards
Noxolo Cesane
Gabriela Salgado
Jermaine Seoposenwe
Melinda Kgadiete
Nthabiseng Majiya
Hildah Magaia
Lelona Daweti
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