Banyana squad announced for USA tour
Written by Ayanda Nyuswa on 6 September, 2023
By Ayanda Nyuswa
Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Elis has announced her 23-player squad that will tour the United States of America and play two friendly matches against the USA national women’s team.
This will Banyana’s first matches since their historic run at the FIFA Women’s World Cup where they reached the knockout stages for the first time in Australia and New Zealand.
The African champions will face the four time world champions in Cincinnati and Chicago on 21 and 24 September.
Full squad:
Goalkeepers:
Andile Dlamini (Mamelodi Sundowns), Kaylen Swardt (JVW FC), Katlego Moletsane (Royal AM)
Defenders:
Karabo Dlamini (Mamelodi Sundowns), Fikile Magama ( UWC), Lebogang Ramalepe (Mamelodi Sundowns), Tiisetso Makhubela (Mamelodi Sundowns), Lonathemba Mhlongo (UWC), Noko Matlou (SD Eibar), Bongeka Gamede (UWC)
Midfielders:
Linda Motlhalo (Glasgow City), Kholosa Biyana (Mamelodi Sundowns), Nomvula Kgoale (TS Galaxy), Sibulele Holweni (UWC), Robyn Moodaly (JVW FC), Sinoxolo Cesane (East Tennessee State)
Forwards
Gabriela Solgado (JVW), Jermaine Seoposenwe (CF Monterrey), Noxolo Cesane (UWC), Melinda Kgadiete (Mamelodi Sundowns), Wendy Shongwe (University of Pretoria), Hildah Magaia (Sejong Sportstoto WFC), Thembi Kgatlana (Racing Louisville)
