South Africa women's national team coach Desiree Ellis has named a young squad of 22 players to assemble for a training camp during the upcoming FIFA women's international break later this month.
The squad largely consists of players that finished second in last year's COSAFA Women's Championship. The team is scheduled to gather for camp between 17-26 February as Ellis aims to build the depth in her squad ahead of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in July in Morocco this year.
Banyana Banyana will take on Lesotho in two friendlies during the 10-day period to assess emerging stars and equally expose them to the senior women's national team experience.
None of the regular senior women's players have been called up while foreign based players will stay with their clubs.
Meanwhile, Ellis has also invited eight goalkeepers for a specialised camp from 15-17 February, when the list will be trimmed down to four before they finally join the rest of the 22 players for the camping exercise.
Full Banyana Banyana Squad
Goalkeepers: Jessica Williams (Badgers FC), Casey Gordon(JVW FC), Asa Rabalao, Mbali Ntimeni (both Mamelodi Sundowns), Matshidiso Masebe (University of Johannesburg), Katlego Moletsane, Siphesihle Dlamini (both University of the Western Cape), Dineo Magagula (TS Galaxy)
Defenders: Ntando Phahla (University of Pretoria), Portia Masilela (University of Johannesburg), Bonolo Mokoma (JVW FC), Yomelelo Jacobs (TS Galaxy), Sikelelwa Mhlanga (City Lads FC), Unathi Simayile (University of the Western Cape), Yolanda Nduil (University of Johannesburg)
Midfielders: Okuhle Sithole (Durban Ladies FC), Mmabatho Mogale (Currently not announced), Nondumiso Manengela (University of the Western Cape), Isabella Ludwig (Currently not announced), Katlego Malebana (Mamelodi Sundowns FC), Sibongile Ntoane (TUT-Matsatsantsa FC), Thato Mofolo, Adrielle MIBE (both University of Johannesburg), Kesha Hndricks (University of Fort Hare)
Forwards: Katlego Mohale, Tanna Hollis (both JVW FC) Kwezi Khoza (Durban Ladies FC), Tshegofatso Motlogelwa (TUT-Matsatsantsa FC) Mavis Maiacane (Super Strikers FC), Nobahle Mdelwa (University of Johannesburg)
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