Banyana Banyana have announced their starting XI to face Burundin in their second Women’s Africa Cup of Nations match.
Desiree Ellis’ side have a huge chance of qualifying for the quarter-finals of the competition, should they manage to beat Burundi in their second Group C fixture.
Our South African ladies had the perfect start in the tournament, beating defending champions Nigeria 2-1 in the opening game of Group C, meaning a win in tonight’s game would book their spot in the quarter-finals of WAFCON after just two games.
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‘The Swallows’ come into this game as clear underdogs following a 4-2 defeat against Botswana which saw them move to the bottom of Group C and a loss tonight all but seal their elimination from the competition.
The two from each of the three WAFCON groups as well as the two best-placed third positioned teams will qualify for the knockout stages.
Desree Ellis’ side remains one of the favorites to win the competition, alongside hosts Morocco and Nigeria, with the top three teams automatically booking their spot at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
South Africa XI: Dlamini, Ramalepe, Gamede, Matlou, Dhlamini, Cesane, Jane, Motau, Seoposenwe, Moodaly, Kgatlana.
