Lethabo Kganyago

BANYANA WORLD CUP ANNOUNCEMENT<br /> <br />  On Friday (23 June 2023), head coach of the Sasol-sponsored Banyana<br /> Banyana, Desiree Ellis, will reveal the final squad of 23 players that will<br /> represent South Africa global women’s football showpiece – their second in a<br /> row.<br />  The announcement comes exactly a month before the African Champions<br /> take to the field for their first match against Sweden in New Zealand.<br />  There are already nine changes from the squad that participated in Banyana<br /> Banyana’s maiden World Cup in France four years ago – with the likes of<br /> Mapaseka Mpuru, Nothando Vilakazi, Janine van Wyk, Leandra Smeda,<br /> Busisiwe Ndimeni, Mamello Makhabane, Rhoda Mulaudzi, Amanda Mthandi<br /> and Ode Fulutudilu, all missing out this time around.<br />  The survivors from 2019 spectacle are: Andile Dlamini (GK), Kaylin Swart (GK),<br /> Lebohang Ramalepe, Noko Matlou, Bambanani Mbane, Bongeka Gamede,<br /> Tiisetso Makhubela, Refiloe Jane, Karabo Dhlamini, Kholosa Biyana, Sibulele<br /> Holweni, Linda Motlhalo, Thembi Kgatlana and Jermaine Seoposenwe.