The South African senior women’s team have been hard at work in the local Olympic qualifier preparation camp ahead of a two-legged match against Tanzania.
The Sasol-Sponsored Banyana Banyana had a training session on Monday afternoon after assembling for camp in Johannesburg and another session on Tuesday morning ahead of the matches on 23 February (away) and 27 February (home).
Coach Desiree Ellis stressed the importance of the preparation camp with the Hollywoodbets season yet to return to action, and also gave credit to the players for their work ethic.
“Some players have really put on a lot of work. Thank you to the clubs as well for the work that they put in during the pre-season. Yesterday (Monday) was a bit rusty but today (Tuesday) was much better,” said Ellis.
“We are just trying to find that energy and find that connection because it is a group of players that have been together for a while. So it’s not difficult to find that connection.”
The final 23-member squad to play the Olympic qualifier against Tanzania will be announced on Monday, 19 February, 2024.
Fixtures for the South Africa vs Tanzania Third Round Olympic Qualifier
Away: Friday 23 February 2024
Home: Tuesday 27 February 2024
Banyana Banyana Squad for 2024 3rd Round Olympic Qualifier and Preparation Camp
Goalkeepers
Andile Dlamini (Mamelodi Sundowns FC)
Kaylin Swart (JVW FC)
Katlego Moletsane (Royal AM)
Dineo Magagula (TS Galaxy)
Victoria Muroa (TUT FC)
Dimakatso Ntsiene (Ixias FC)
Defenders
Karabo Dhlamini (Mamelodi Sundowns FC)
Noko Matlou (SB Eibar, Spain)
Fikile Magama (The University of the Western Cape)
Asanda Hadebe (Sunflower FC)
Tiisetso Makhubela (Mamelodi Sundowns FC)
Lonathemba Mhlongo (The University of the Western Cape)
Lebohang Ramalepe (Mamelodi Sundowns FC)
Midfielders
Kholosa Biyana (Mamelodi Sundowns FC)
Refiloe Jane (Sassuolo, Italy)
Linda Motlhalo (Racing Louisville, USA)
Nomvula Kgoale (TS Galaxy)
Sphumelele Shamase (University of Johannesburg)
Amogelang Motau (The University of the Western Cape)
Thalea Smidt (University of Pretoria)
Lesego Nkoane (TS Galaxy)
Thubelihle Shamase (University of Johannesburg)
Forwards
Nicole Michael (TS Galaxy)
Gabriela Salgado (JVW)
Samkelisiwe Selana (TS Galaxy)
Noxolo Cesane (The University of the Western Cape)
Melinda Kgadiete (Mamelodi Sundowns FC)
Wendy Shongwe (University of Pretoria)
Nthabiseng Majiya (Richmond Ladies)
Jermaine Seoposenwe (Monterrey, Mexico)
Hildah Magaia (Mazatlan FC, Mexico)
Thembi Kgatlana (Tigres UANL, Mexico)
Original Copy: SAFA, with editing by gsport
Photo Caption: The South African senior women’s team have been hard at work in the local Olympic qualifier preparation camp ahead of a two-legged match against Tanzania, on the 23 and 27 February, 2024. Photo: Banyana Banyana on Instagram
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