Banyana Banyana mentor Desiree Ellis has announced a 24-member squad to face Algeria in the Africa Women’s Cup of Nations (AWCON) qualifiers.
The first leg will be played on Friday, 18 February at Orlando Stadium, with the away clash (second leg) scheduled for 23 February in Algiers, Algeria.
Banyana recently suffered a 3-0 defeat to Zambia’s Copper Queens in an international friendly match, and will be looking to rectify their mistakes against the North Africans.
The two-time Caf Women’s Coach of the Year beefed up her squad with eight overseas-based players to the team that travelled to Zambia.
Meanwhile, Asanda Radebe of Sunflower FC was also included into the team to replace the injured Noxolo Cesane.
The AWCON tournament is due to take place in Morocco in July.
FULL SQUAD
GOALKEEPERS
Andile Dlamini (Mamelodi Sundowns FC)
Kaylin Swart (JVW FC)
Regirl Ngobeni (University of Western Cape)
DEFENDERS
Lebogang 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, Italy)
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).
