Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis has announced the final 23-member squad for this month’s International friendly games against the USA, with two new faces.
Lonathemba Mhlongo of the University of Western Cape comes in for injured Mamelodi Sundowns defender Bambanani Mbane, while captain Refiloe Jane is replaced by Noxolo Cesane’s US-based twin Sinoxolo.
The two games will take place on September 22 and 24 at TQL Stadium in Ohio and Soldier Field in Chicago.
GOALKEEPERS: Andile Dlamini (Mamelodi Sundowns), Kaylin Swart (JVW FC), Kebotseng Moletsane (Royal AM)
DEFENDERS: Karabo Dhlamini, Lebohang Ramalepe, Tiisetso Makhubela, (all Sundowns), Lonathemba Mhlongo, Fikile Magama, Bongeka Gamede (all UWC), Noko Matlou (SD Eibar, Spain)
MIDFIELDERS: Sinoxolo Cesane (East Tennesse State University, USA), Kholosa Biyana (Mamelodi Sundowns) Sibulele Holweni (UWC), Linda Motlhalo (Glasgow City, Scotland), Nomvula Kgoale (TS Galaxy), Robyn Moodaly (JVW)
FORWARDS: Gabriela Salgado (JVW), Jermaine Seoposenwe (C.F. Monterrey, Mexico), Noxolo Cesane (UWC), Melinda Kgadiete (Sundowns), Wendy Shongwe (Tuks), Hildah Magaia (Sejong Sportsoso, South Korea), Thembi Kgatlana (Racing Louisville, USA)
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