Banyana Banyana's head coach, Desiree Ellis, is set to announce the final selection of her 23-player squad for the upcoming 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.
Banyana Banyana’s head coach, Desiree Ellis, is set to announce the final selection of her 23-player squad for the upcoming 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
The much-anticipated squad announcement will take place at the prestigious Presidential Guest House in Pretoria on Friday afternoon.
The highly anticipated tournament is scheduled to commence on July 20 and will be jointly hosted by Australia and New Zealand, promising an exciting spectacle of women’s football.
The current provisional squad for Banyana Banyana comprises 36 talented players, among whom 14 individuals had the privilege of representing the team in their inaugural World Cup appearance held in France four years ago. However, this time around, nine players, including the former team captain Janine van Wyk, will unfortunately not be able to participate in their second consecutive World Cup campaign.
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To kickstart their journey in the tournament, Banyana Banyana will face Sweden, the runners-up of the 2003 World Cup, in a gripping encounter to be held in Wellington on July 23, 2023.
The selection of the final squad is a crucial and eagerly awaited decision, as the chosen players will carry the hopes and aspirations of the nation. Banyana Banyana’s participation at the FIFA Women’s World Cup for consecutive tournaments highlights the progress and growth of women’s football in the country.
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