Banyana Banyana head coach Joseph Mkhonza is confident the team will overcome visiting Mozambique in an international friendly match scheduled for Sunday.

The coach and his technical team were highly impressed by the senior women’s national team who walloped a select Mpumalanga Sasol XI 14-1 in a practice match played at Ingwenyana Lodge on Thursday.

While this was just a practice match in preparation for Sunday’s encounter, the Sasol-sponsored Banyana Banyana was nonetheless clinical and impressive. A similar performance against Mozambique will further enhance their reputation in continental football.

The game with Mozambique will be played at Kanyamazane Stadium on Sunday and kicks off at 15h00.

While satisfied by the comprehensive score-line in the practice match, Mkhonza believes there are still a few areas to be polished.

“The players did a demolition job on the field of play and I am really impressed by the performance and effort they put into the match. They should however, be more ruthless in front of goals.

“The defence and midfield departments however, are looking cohesive and solid. The two departments worked as a unit and with time, will only get better. The goalkeeping department is also another area that needs further attention. The goal we conceded was very soft,” said Mkhonza.

The coach said the fact that the squad would be trimmed to 18 players would increase the level of competitiveness in the squad.

After the Mozambique game on Sunday, Banyana Banyana will face northern neighbours Zimbabwe in a match scheduled for 15 June at Sinaba Stadium in Daveyton.

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