Dr Ellis Names Banyana Squad For European Tour

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Banyana Banyana coach Dr Desiree Ellis has announced the 23-player squad for the international friendly matches against Denmark and England.

The European Tour against these high profile nations will take place from 21 – 31 October 2024.

Banyana will play against Denmark on 25 October 2024 at the Aalborgh Stadium, in Denmark at 18h00 before traveling to Coventry, England to play reigning European Champions, England on 29 October 2024 at 21h45.

Dr Ellis expressed excitement for securing international friendly matches against top opposition.

“We are preparing for the 2025 WAFCON, and we are very happy that we will be able to prepare against world class opposition,” Dr Ellis said.

“Denmark will give us the opportunity to work on our strength and areas that we struggle with against some African opponents. If you remember well, Senegal gave us very physical matches in our last international friendlies, and although I felt the player there dealt well with the situation, we need to work hard in building our players in those areas; said Dr Ellis.

“England and European Champions, and that on its own will be a great challenge for us, who also hold the title in Africa. We are looking forward to an exciting, fast paced, tactical match against a team we have watched before and a coach whose philosophy I know.”

The team will return to South African on 31 October 2024, where they will then turn their attention to the next international friendly match against the Reggae Queens of Jamacia in November 2024.

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Written by: Diski Voice