South Africa have been inactive since playing Jamaica in two consecutive friendly internationals in early December last year, going down 3-0 and 3-2 respectively, and will now face Mehalalitoe at Lucas Moripe Stadium on 22 and 25 February 2025.
These matches are part of the South Africa Senior Women's National Team's preparations for the 2025 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, which will take place in Morocco between 5 - 26 July 2025.
The Sasol-sponsored Banyana Banyana will begin the camp with a goalkeeper's camp on 15 February 2025, with in-field players joining the camp on 17 February 2025 in Johannesburg.
Speaking after the announcement Dr Ellis, expressed her excitement with the new brew of players she has called up.
"We are always watching players and have been impressed with the group we have called in for these two matches. As you see some are from the COSAFA Championships played last year, some are currently part of the U17 National Team and will have an opportunity to learn from the senior team while they prepare for their World Cup qualifiers," said Dr Ellis.
She continued by saying; "we want to see what the following players will bring to the team. We want them to showcase themselves and fight for a spot in the senior team."
"We are always watching players and have been impressed with the group we have called in for these two matches. As you see some are from the COSAFA Championships played last year, some are currently part of the U17 National Team and will have an opportunity to learn from the senior team while they prepare for their World Cup qualifiers," Dr Ellis told safa.net.
"We want to see what the following players will bring to the team. We want them to showcase themselves and fight for a spot in the senior team," she continued.
Defenders: Ntando Phahla (University of Pretoria), Portia Masilela (University of Johannesburg), Bonolo Mokoma (JVW FC), Yomelelo Jacobs (TS Galaxy), Sikelelwa Mhlanga (City Lads FC), Unathi Simayile (University of the Western Cape), Yolanda Nduil (University of Johannesburg)
Midfielders: Okuhle Sithole (Durban Ladies FC), Mmabatho Mogale (Currently not announced), Nondumiso Manengela (University of the Western Cape), Isabella Ludwig (Currently not announced), Katlego Malebana (Mamelodi Sundowns FC), Sibongile Ntoane (TUT-Matsatsantsa FC), Thato Mofolo, Adrielle MIBE (both University of Johannesburg), Kesha Hndricks (University of Fort Hare)
Forwards: Katlego Mohale, Tanna Hollis (both JVW FC) Kwezi Khoza (Durban Ladies FC), Tshegofatso Motlogelwa (TUT-Matsatsantsa FC) Mavis Maiacane (Super Strikers FC), Nobahle Mdelwa (University of Johannesburg)
Goalkeeper Specialised Camp: Jessica Williams (Badgers FC), Casey Gordon(JVW FC), Asa Rabalao, Mbali Ntimeni (both Mamelodi Sundowns), Matshidiso Masebe (University of Johannesburg), Katlego Moletsane, Siphesihle Dlamini (both University of the Western Cape), Dineo Magagula (TS Galaxy).
South Africa head coach Desiree Ellis has officially named her final 23-player Banyana Banyana squad for the 2025 CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco, as the reigning champions look to defend the title they famously lifted in 2022.
Banyana Banyana completed a dominant Cosafa Tri-Nations Series campaign with a 2-0 victory over Zambia on Tuesday, wrapping up their WAFCON preparations with an unblemished record.
Bafana Bafana boss Hugo Broos was delighted to see his side record a convincing 2-0 win over Lesotho in their World Cup qualifier on Friday night.
South Africa surged to the top of Group C in the CAF 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers with a 2-0 triumph over Lesotho at Peter Mokaba Stadium on Friday evening.
