Banyana Banyana assistant coach Simphiwe Dludlu has hinted her trip to the USA on an enrichment program only arms her with the knowledge to pick up where she left off with the female U17 side as a sole tactician.
Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis has announced the final 23-member squad for this month’s International friendly games against the USA, with two new faces.
Selection for the 2023 FIFA World Cup was already more than Banyana Banyana centre-back Bongeka Gamede had dreamed of, what she didn’t know, however, was the life-changing potential of the showpiece.
Banyana Banyana assistant coach and SABC Sport analyst Simphiwe ‘Shorty’ Dludlu is taking her career to the next level with an upcoming trip to the USA.
Banyana Banyana have received part of the combined R6 million from the Motsepe Foundation and the National Lottery, but must wait a bit longer for their World Cup allocation from FIFA.
She may never have dreamed of playing in a World Cup, but Banyana Banyana striker Hildah Magaia grew up idolising Portia Modise and, as a result, harboured ambitions of being in the national team.