Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis has announced her final 26-woman squad for the upcoming Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.
Ellis had already trimmed her preliminary squad to 28 names, with the big surprise absentee being star forward Tembi Kgatlana.
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On Monday, Ellis announced her much-anticipated final selection, as Banyana ready themselves to try and defend their title from 2022.
The African champions have been drawn in Group B with Ghana, Mali and Tanzania at the event starting from 5-26 July.
Banyana’s final AFCON squad:
GOALKEEPERS:
Kaylin Swart, Andile Dlamini, Dineo Magagula, Casey Gordon
DEFENDERS:
Lebohang Ramalepe, Fikile Magama, Gabriela Salgado, Tiisetso Makhubela, Bambanani Mbane, Karabo Dhlamini, Lonathemba Mhlongo
MIDFIELDERS:
Bongeka Gamede, Sibulele Holweni, Linda Motlhalo, Nonhlanhla Mthandi, Refiloe Jane, Amogelang Motau, Regina Mogolola, Noxolo Cesane
FORWARDS:
Adrielle Mibe, Kgaelebane Mohlakoana, Hildah Magaia, Jermaine Seoposenwe, Nthabiseng Majiya, Bonolo Mokoma, Ronnel Donnely.
*Casey Gordon and Nthabiseng Majiya will not be traveling with the squad on Tuesday, 24 June, but are on standby.
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