Despite Kgatlana absence, Ellis has big names in final Banyana squad for Wafcon
South Africa are defending their 2022 title in the same venue, Morocco, in the the tournament that runs from July 5 to 26.
The bombshell withdrawal of star attacker Thembi Kgatlana has hit Ellis's squad.
However, many hugely experienced names remain, including 17 of the players who were part of the victorious squad three years ago.
Banyana Banyana coach Dr Desiree Ellis announces the squad for the Women's Africa Cup of Nations. #LiveTheImpossible @SABC_Sport pic.twitter.com/4sdOtn2gn7
— Banyana_Banyana (@Banyana_Banyana) June 23, 2025
These include goalkeeper Kaylin Swart, defenders Lebohang Ramalepe and Bambanani Mbane, midfielders Bongeka Gamede, Sibulele Holweni, Linda Motlhalo, Refiloe Jane and Noxolo Cesane and attackers Hildah Magaia and Jermaine Seoposenwe.
Banyana open their Group C campaign against Ghana at Honor Stadium in Oujda on July 7.
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