The tournament, which will run from February 13-23, will feature Slovenia, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, and Zambia.
Johannesburg – The South African senior women’s national football team head coach Desiree Ellis has announced her 26 women squad set to compete at the Turkish Women’s Cup this month.
Banyana Banyana are set to use this competition as part of their preparation for the Fifa Women’s World Cup taking place in Australia and New Zealand later this year. The tournament runs from February 13-23 and will feature the likes of Slovenia, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, and Zambia.
The type of opposition fits Ellis’ as they seek to prepare directly for their World Cup group which features Sweden, Italy, and Argentina.
Although without the services of former African Footballer of the Year Thembi Kgatlana, who is still working her way back from injury, Ellis can still rely on most of her important, overseas-based players.
.@descaptain names her squad ahead of the Turkish Women’s Cup which will take place from 13-23 February 2023 @SasolSA @SasolLeague @SAFA_net#LiveTheImpossible pic.twitter.com/EK91svPIJr
— Banyana_Banyana (@Banyana_Banyana) February 6, 2023
The likes of Jermain Seoposenwe and Noxolo Cesane have earned themselves moves abroad following their impressive showings in their historic Women’s Africa Cup of Nations triumph.
Players like Linda Motlalo, Refiloe Jane and Wafcon final hero Hildah Magaia also made the cut and will be the spine of the team. Banyana are set to play hosts Turkey on February 15, before a clash with Uzbekistan three days later and a final fixture against Venezuela on February 21.
It does remain to be seen whether the tournament will proceed as planned following devastating earthquakes in Turkey recently.
Banyana Banyana Squad
Goalkeepers: Andile Dlamini, Kaylin Swart, Regirl Ngobeni, Katlego Moletsane
Defenders: Asanda Hadebe, Karabo Dhlamini, Fikile Magama, Faith Nokuthula, Tiiseto Makhubela, Noko Matlou, Bambanani Mbane, Bongeka Gumede
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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