South Africa head coach Desiree Ellis on Monday unveiled her final 26-player squad ahead of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), Afrosport reports.
With the squad boasting a blend of domestic and international experience, Andile Damani comes in as goalkeeper while Lebohang Ramalepe and Karabo Dhalamini sit in defence.
Former African Women’s Footballer of the Year Thembi Kgatlana, however, doesn’t make the list citing personal reasons for her withdrawal, while Refiloe Jane, Amogelang Motau and Jermaine Seoposenwe all complete the list.
Banyana Banyana coach Dr Desiree Ellis announces the squad for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. #LiveTheImpossible @SABC_Sport pic.twitter.com/4sdOtn2gn7
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Ellis’ side, who are reigning champions after beating Morocco in the final in 2022, will depart for the North African nation this week as they look to defend their title.
Banyana Banyana are placed in Group C alongside Ghana, Mali and Tanzania, with the tournament set to run from 5th to 26th of July, 2025.
Full Squad South Africa squad for WAFCON 2024
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, gaelebane Mohlakoana, Hildah Magaia, Jermaine Seoposenwe, Nthabiseng Majiya, Bonolo Mokoma, Ronnel Donnely.
