Banyana Banyana head coach Dr Desiree Ellis has named the squad to play Jamaica over two international friendlies at the end of this month.
The international friendlies are scheduled for 29 November and 2 December in the Island country. The last time the two countries met was in April 2019 when they played to 1-1 draw in Durban.
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The matches are part of Banyana’s preparations for the 2025 CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) and they follow the recent friendly defeats to Denmark (0-5) and England (1-2) that the team participated in last month.
Coach Ellis, who was inducted in South Africa’s Hall of Fame on Wenesday, has emphasised from the start of her preparations that it’s important for the African champions to play tougher opponents ahead of the African spectacle next year. Jamaica are ranked 37th in the world while Banyana are 45th.
Jessica Williams got her first senior call-up after impressing at the COSAFA Women’s Championship, where the goalkeeper even scored a screamer as the team finished in second place.
While Nomvula Kgoale returns, there were some big-name absentees, with Tembi Kgatlana and Jermaine Seoposenwe as well as Noko Matlou missing out. Bambanani Mbane was not available due to injury.
Below is the full Banyana squad:
