Banyana Banyana vs. Botswana: Send-Off Match for 2023 Women’s World Cup

Exciting Send-Off: Banyana Banyana vs. Botswana in Friendly

South Africa’s national women’s football team, Banyana Banyana, is set to play an international friendly match against the Botswana Senior Women’s Team as a send-off package before their departure to Australia and New Zealand for the highly anticipated 2023 Women’s World Cup.Banyana Banyana vs. Botswana: Send-Off Match for 2023 Women's World Cup

South Africa’s Banyana Banyana Gears Up for World Cup with Send-off Friendly Match

The match, announced by the South African Football Association (SAFA) on their official website, is scheduled to take place prior to the team’s departure.

The 2023 Women’s World Cup is set to kick off on July 20 and run through August, with South Africa competing in Group G alongside formidable opponents such as Argentina, Italy, and Sweden.

As the team prepares to represent their nation on the global stage, the friendly match against Botswana holds immense significance.

Expressing her appreciation, Banyana Banyana Coach, Desiree Ellis, commended the South African Football Association for arranging the send-off match.

Ellis acknowledged the challenges involved in organizing such an event and thanked SAFA for their efforts. She also called upon fans to rally behind the team and provide an unforgettable send-off.

Ellis expressed gratitude to Botswana for accepting the invitation to play the send-off match and emphasized the importance of the game as the team’s last competitive encounter on home soil before departing for the Women’s World Cup.

It’s a huge match for us, the last match before we leave the shore’s of South Africa. We really want to put up a good performance, and again we urge the fans to come out and really give us a fantastic send off,” Ellis said.

With the support of passionate fans, Banyana Banyana aims to build confidence and momentum for the challenging tournament ahead.

Meanwhile, SAFA has made an exciting announcement regarding the friendly match: entry will be free for all spectators.

Complimentary tickets will be available for collection at the venue of the match starting Thursday, June 29, 2023.

This move by SAFA reflects their commitment to promoting women’s football and encouraging widespread support for the national team.

As Banyana Banyana prepares to make their mark on the world stage, the international friendly against Botswana serves as a crucial opportunity for the team to fine-tune their strategies and showcase their prowess.

Fans will eagerly anticipate the match, which promises to be a memorable event for South African football.

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