Ellis Names Squad For COSAFA

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Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis has named a 20-woman squad for the COSAFA Cup.

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The COSAFA cup is scheduled to take place in Gqeberha from 28 September to 9 October 2021.

In contrast to the team that is currently in Lagos, Nigeria participating in the Aisha Buhari Cup, Coach Ellis named a squad dominated by locally based players, with only Scotland based captain Janine Van Wyk, the only overseas based player.

Banyana Banyana squad for COSAFA Cup

Goalkeepers: Kaylin Swart (JVW FC), Mapaseka Mpuru (University of Pretoria)

Defenders: Karabo Makhurubetshi (Mamelodi Sundowns FC), Tiisetso Makhubela (TUT), Bambanani Mbane (Mamelodi Sundowns FC), Ongeziwe Ndlangisa (Sunflower FC), Janine Van Wyk (Glasgow City), Koketso Tlailane (TUT).

Midfielders: Mamello Makhabane (JVW FC), Oratile Mokwena (Mamelodi Sundowns FC), Gabriela Salgado (JVW FC), Noxolo Cesane (UWC), Robyn Moodaly (JVW FC), Sibulele Holweni (UWC)

Forwards: Melinda Kgadiete (Mamelodi Sundowns FC), Ntombifikile Ndlovu (Sunflower FC), Kgaelebane Mohlakoana (Bloemfontein Celtic FC), Amanda Mthandi (UJ), Rhoda Mulaudzi (Mamelodi Sundowns FC), Chabana Reitumetse (Bloemfontein Celtic FC).

Written by: Diski Voice