Squad Unveiled: Banyana Banyana vs. DR Congo in 2024 CAF Qualifiers

Squad Unveiled: Banyana Banyana vs. DR Congo in 2024 CAF Qualifiers

The senior women’s football teams of South Africa, Banyana Banyana, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo are set to compete in the 2024 CAF Women’s Olympic qualifiers on October 25 (first leg) and October 30, 2023.

Squad Unveiled: Banyana Banyana vs. DR Congo in 2024 CAF Qualifiers

The South African Football Association (SAFA) has released the roster, which includes 24 players categorized into three goalkeepers, eight defenders, five midfielders, and eight strikers.

Five players hail from Mamelodi Sundowns FC, a prominent South African women’s football team, Footballrover reports

These players are Kholosa Biyana, a midfielder, Karabo Dhlamini, Tiiseto Makhubela, striker Melinda Kgadiete, and goalkeeper Andile Dlamini.

The list also features Thembi Kgatlana, a playmaker for TS Galaxy Queens FC and a renowned star in South African women’s football.

Here’s the full player list:

Goalkeepers

Andile Dlamini
Kaylin Swart
Katlego Moletsane

Defenders

Karabo Dhlamini
Fikile Magama
Janine Van Wyk
Faith Nokuthula
Asanda Hadebe
Thsetso Makhubela
Lonathemba Mhlongo
Bongeka Gamede

Midfielders

Linda Motlhalo
Kholosa Biyana
Nomvula Kgoale
Amogelang Motau
Ayesha Moosa

Forwards

Nicole Michael
Gabriela Salgado
Noxolo Cesane
Melinda Kgadiete
Wendy Shongwe
Hildah Magaia
Thembi Kgatlana
Samkelisiwe Selana
Jermaine Seoposenwe

The 2024 CAF Women’s Olympic qualifiers schedule is as follows:

Game 1

DR Congo vs RSA
October 25, 2023
Stade des Martyrs
15:30 (16:30 RSA time)

Game 2

RSA vs DR Congo
October 30, 2023
Orlando Stadium
15:00

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