Banyana Squad To Face Brazil Announced

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis has named her squad to face Brazil in two high-profile friendlies in South Africa in September.

The Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) welcome the South American giants at Orlando Stadium for the first game on September 2 and the second game will be three days later.

In what will be a battle of continental champions against the Copa América Femenina (South American champions), Eliis admitted on Thursday it was the perfect way to prepare for the 2023 FIFA World Cup – with both sides set to compete at the global event in Australia and New Zealand.

“Brazil are the champions of Copa America, a powerhouse.

What a way to start preparing for the World Cup, what a way to start off our campaign,” she said via SAFA.net.

“We want to say thank you to SAFA and we want to say thank you to SASOL. They have always been true to their word and we look forward to playing Brazil and whatever is to come after.”

Banyana squad in full: