Ellis Names Squad For AWCON Qualifier

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Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis has named an full strength squad to take on Mozambique in the first round of the AWCON qualifiers on Wednesday, 20 October 2021 at Estadio Nacional do Zimpeto in Maputo.

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The team will travel to the Mozambican for the 1st leg. The return leg will be played on Tuesday, 26 October 2021 at Dobsonville Stadium .

The Banyana Banyana coach said the COSAFA Cup setback, in which her side finished forth, was behind them and were now focusing on the AWCON qualifiers.

The AWCON is scheduled to take place in Morocco between July and August 2022 after being previously cancelled due to the Corona virus outbreak.

Full Banyana Banyana squad for Mozambique

GOALKEEPERS: Kaylin Swart (JVW FC), Regirl Ngobeni (University of Western Cape)

DEFENDERS: Lebohang Ramalepe (Dinamo Minsk), Janine Van Wyk (JVW FC), Tiisetso Makhubela (Tshwane University of Technology), Bambanani Mbane (Mamelodi Sundowns FC ), Mandisa Faya (Lindelani Ladies FC), Asanda Hadebe (Sunflower WFC)

MIDFIELDERS: Sibulele Holweni (University of Western Cape), Refiloe Jane (AC Milan), Linda  Motlhalo (Djurgarden FC), Gabriela Salgado (JVW FC), Noxolo Cesane (University of Western Cape), Oratile Mokwena (Mamelodi Sundowns FC), Robyn Moodaly (JVW FC)

FORWARDS: Hildah Magaia (Moron BK), Melinda Kgadiete (Mamelodi Sundowns FC), Thembi Kgatlana (Athletico Madrid).

Written by: Diski Voice