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Dr Ellis names squad to face Lesotho – SAFA.net

6 February 2025 – Banyana Banyana coach Dr Desiree Ellis has named the team that will face Mehalalitoe of Lesotho in two international friendly matches this month. These matches are part of the South Africa Senior Women’s National Team’s preparations for the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, which will take place in Morocco between […]

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6 February 2025 – Banyana Banyana coach Dr Desiree Ellis has named the team that will face Mehalalitoe of Lesotho in two international friendly matches this month.

These matches are part of the South Africa Senior Women’s National Team’s preparations for the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, which will take place in Morocco between 5 – 26 July 2025.

The Sasol-sponsored Banyana Banyana will begin the camp with a goalkeeper’s camp on 15 February 2025, with in-field players joining the camp on 17 February 2025 in Johannesburg.

Head Coach Dr Desiree Ellis announced her squad for the two international friendly matches, which will be played at Lucas Moripe Stadium on 22 and 25 February 2025.

Speaking after the announcement Dr Ellis, expressed her excitement with the new brew of players she has called up.

“We are always watching players and have been impressed with the group we have called in for these two matches. As you see some are from the COSAFA Championships played last year, some are currently part of the U17 National Team and will have an opportunity to learn from the senior team while they prepare for their World Cup qualifiers;” said Dr Ellis.

She continued by saying; “we want to see what the following players will bring to the team. We want them to showcase themselves and fight for a spot in the senior team”.

Dean Somerset – Manager | Group Brand and Sponsorships: “Sasol proudly congratulates the newly announced Banyana Banyana squad set to face Lesotho in friendly matches at Lucas Moripe Stadium in Pretoria. As our reigning WAFCON champions prepare to defend their title, we commend Coach Desiree Ellis and her technical team for their commitment to growing the game by broadening the player pool and introducing fresh talent into the team.

“To all the players, both new and experienced, we wish you the very best. This is a team that continues to live the impossible on and off the field, and we have no doubt that you will bring the same passion, resilience, and excellence to these encounters. Sasol will be behind you, South Africa will be behind you—go out there and shine!”

Goalkeeepers

NAME & SURNAME CLUB PROVINCE
1. Jessica WILLIAMS Badgers FC CAPE TOWN
2. Casey GORDON JVW FC GAUTENG
3. Asa RABALAO Mamelodi Sundowns GAUTENG
4. Mbali NTIMENI Mamelodi Sundowns GAUTENG
5. Matshidiso MASEBE University of Johannesburg GAUTENG
6. Katlego MOLETSANE The University of the Western Cape CAPE TOWN
7. Siphesihle DLAMINI The University of the Western Cape CAPE TOWN
8. Dineo MAGAGULA TS Galaxy MPUMALANGA

 Infield players: 

NAME & SURNAME POS CLUB
1. Ntando PHAHLA DF University of Pretoria
2.  Portia MASILELA DF University of Johannesburg
3. Bonolo MOKOMA DF JVW FC
4. Yomelelo JACOBS DF TS Galaxy
5. Sikelelwa MHLANGA DF City Lads FC
6. Unathi SIMAYILE DF The University of the Western Cape
7. Yolanda NDULI DF University of Johannesburg
8.  Okuhle SITHOLE MF Durban Ladies FC
9. Mmabatho MOGALE MF
The University of the Western Cape
10. Nondumiso MANENGELA MF The University of the Western Cape
11.  Isabella LUDWIG MF Currently not announced
12.  Katlego MALEBANA MF Mamelodi Sundowns FC
13.  Sibongile NTOANE MF TUT -Matsatsantsa FC
14.  Thato MOFOLO MF University of Johannesburg
15.  Kesha HENDRICKS MF University of Fort Hare
16.  Adrielle MIBE MF University of Johannesburg
17.  Katlego MOHALE FW JVW FC
18.  Khwezi KHOZA FW Durban Ladies FC
19. Tshegofatso MOTLOGELWA FW TUT -Matsatsantsa FC
20. Mavis MAIACANE FW Super Strikers FC
21. Nobahle MDELWA FW University of Johannesburg
22. Tanna HOLLIS FW JVW FC

South African Football: Shakes Mashaba served as head coach from 2014 to 2016.

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