Banyana will be looking to get one over the USA in their second international friendly in Chicago tonight (23:30).
The South Africans are trailing the two legged tour friendly 1-0 following a 3-0 loss in the first match on Friday in Cincinnati.
The African champions impressed their coach with their first half display but continued to suffer at set-plays against the four time world champions. There may be changes to the team tonight with Ellis wanting her charges to be a bit more clinical when they get chances and be better organised in defense. The American tour is an appreciated one for South Africa who have the 2024 Olympic Games qualifiers coming in October and the qualification for the upcoming WAFCON also coming up later this year.
Tonight’s encounter will be a fourth meeting between the sides and the Americans will use this encounter to send their former captain Megan Rapinoe. The 38 year old has been a colossal figure for the US on and off the field being a social and LGBT+ activism. She has won two World Cups and an Olympic gold.
Banyana XI: Dlamini, Dhlamini, Ramalepe, Gamede, Makhubela, Moodaly, Motlhalo, S.Cesane, N.Cesane, Shongwe, Kgatlana
Subs: Swart, Owusu, Magama, Mhlongo, Kgadiete, Moletsane, Seoposenwe, Salgado, Kgoale, Biyana
