Ellis names Banyana squad for World Cup playoffs

South Africa's women's national team, Banyana Banyana, has announced their 23-player squad for the upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup play-offs in Morocco. Coach Desiree Ellis has retained most of the team that recently participated in the Olympic Games qualifiers, with Denmark-based midfielder Sibulele Holweni making her first call-up since moving to Europe.

Ellis expressed satisfaction with the selections, stating that they form a balanced squad capable of achieving the desired outcomes in Morocco. The team will face China Taipei on 28 November at 4 pm SA time, with captain Refiloe Jane serving a one-match suspension due to two yellow cards received in the previous WAFCON play-off clash against Nigeria.

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