Banyana Banyana have departed for Morocco, their departure from OR Tambo International following a day after coach Dr Desiree Ellis announced the team going to the CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, from Johannesburg on Tuesday, 24 June, 2025
The tournament takes place from 5 to 26 July 2025 in the North African country, and all the games will be played at the Honneur Stadium in Oujda.
As per the CAF tournament regulations, the remaining 26 have been registered for the tournament but the technical team of the Sasol-sponsored squad will announce the final 21 players closer to the start of the competition. The new regulations allow for changes to the teams, in the case of injury, even if the tournament has already started.
“We tried to get the mix right. It’s another opportunity for these new players to step up. You can also say we’re in a bit of a transition period and over the years, we’ve dealt well with that, where we brought in new, younger players.”
Banyana Banyana Head Coach, Dr Desiree Ellis
“It’s never about age, we look at the league and see who’s performing,” said Dr Ellis. “Some are new, and some are not new to international football.”
:Some of them went to the CAF Champions League and some played in the U-17 National team. Yes, it’s a different type of experience, but they’ve tasted international football.
The South Africans will spend the next two days day travelling and are expected to continue with preparations for the competition later this week.
Jermaine Seoposenwe, who has announced her retirement from the national team after the WAFCON, will together with Kgaelebane Mohlakoana join the African Champions in Morocco.
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Nozipho Mbatha, Sasol Senior Manager: Brand and Sponsorship: “We would like to congratulate the players selected to represent Banyana Banyana at the upcoming WAFCON tournament.”
“As you step onto the continental stage to defend your title, know that you do so with a nation behind you and with Sasol as the energy behind your passion,” said Mbatha. “We are proud to stand with you as you continue to break boundaries and Live the Impossible.”
Banyana Banyana will kickstart the defence of their title against Ghana in 14 days’ time (Monday, 7 July 2025). This will be followed by the clash against Tanzania on Friday, 11 July with Mali last on the list in the group stages on Monday, 14 July.
Ellis has named Refiloe Jane, Lebohang Ramalepe and Amogelang Motau as the co-captains of the squad during the tournament.
South Africa’s Group C Fixtures at the CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025, at the Honneur Stadium in Oujda
Mon, 7 July: Banyana Banyana vs Ghana
Fri, 11 July: Banyana Banyana vs Tanzania
Mon, 14 July: Banyana Banyana vs Mali
Banyana Banyana Squad for the CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025
Goalkeepers
Kaylin Swart
Andile Dlamini
Dineo Magagula
Casey Gordon
Defenders
Lebohang Ramalepe
Fikile Magama
Gabriela Salgado
Tiisetso Makhubela
Bambanani Mbane
Karabo Dhlamini
Lonathemba Mhlongo
Bongeka Gamede
Midfielders
Sibulele Holweni
Linda Motlhalo
Nonhlanhla Mthandi
Refiloe Jane
Amogelang Motau
Regina Mogolola
Noxolo Cesane
Adrielle Mibe
Kgaelebane Mohlakoana
Forwards
Hildah Magaia
Jermaine Seoposenwe
Nthabiseng Majiya
Bonolo Mokoma
Ronnel Donnely
Original Copy: SAFA, with editing by gsport
Main Photo Caption: Banyana Banyana have departed for Morocco, their departure from OR Tambo International following a day after coach Dr Desiree Ellis announced the team going to the CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, from Johannesburg on Tuesday, 24 June, 2025. Photo: SAFA
