The South African U17 Women’s National team (Bantwana) has assembled for camp in preparation for the second leg World Cup qualifier against Zambia on Sunday, 24 November at the Bidvest Wits Stadium.

 

Kick-off is at 15h00. 

 

 

 

Bantwana played to a 3-3 draw in the first leg of the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers and know a lot will be at stake when they host the Zambians in their quest for a ticket to Costa Rica next year.

 

 

 

The fourth edition of the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup will be staged between 15 March – 5 April 2014. 

 

 

 

Bantwana head coach Sheryl Botes has called up 22 players in an effort to bolster the squad ahead of the penultimate World Cup qualifier. She said this week’s preparations will be key as she looks to strengthen the squad that took on Zambia in the first leg. 

 

 

 

“We have brought in a few more goalkeepers as our goalkeeping department needs some attention. We have also brought in four more players to strengthen the midfield. Given the time frame, we had to act quickly as we all know this is a do-or-die clash against the Zambians. I must admit there’s still so much to be done within a short space of time. We are 90 minutes away from realizing our dream of reaching the World Cup so our preparations this week will be taken seriously,” said Botes.

 

 

 

High Performance Centre midfielder, Grabriella Salgado’s first half brace and Anelisa Ndyebi’s goal helped the South Africans to a 3-3 draw in the first leg. The Bantwana mentor said they will not settle for a draw as they need a convincing win on Sunday. 

 

 

 

“As far SA I’m concerned, we are going into this match on an equal footing. We need to be careful not to concede but have enough numbers attacking upfront and play from the first whistle. I understand the girls were nervous in the first leg but now that we are playing on home surface, I am hoping this will serve as a confidence booster,” said Botes. 

 

 

 

Bantwana will train at the Edenvale Football grounds from Monday afternoon. 

 

 

 

Ten countries have secured passage to Costa Rica with Nigeria being the first of three countries from the CAF region to book their spot for the world cup next year. Two spot up for grabs on the continent and the South Africans will be looking to stamp their victory and make their second appearance at the world stage. 

 

 

 

Bantwana squad in camp:No.

 

  Name & Surname

 

  Club

 

  Province

 

  1

 

  Juliet Sethole

 

  HPC

 

  GP

 

  2

 

  Samkelisiwe Zuma

 

  Tottanham Ladies

 

  KZN

 

  3

 

  Nomajalimane Matsane

 

  Seven Stars FC

 

  GP

 

  4

 

  Nikita Stevens

 

  Bidi FC

 

  WC

 

  5

 

  Mapaseka Mpuru

 

  Golden Ladies FC

 

  NW

 

  6

 

  Drishana Pillay

 

  HPC

 

  GP

 

  7

 

  Chamelle Wiltshire

 

  HPC

 

  GP

 

  8

 

  Babalwa Mteto

 

  Kamwa FC

 

  WC

 

  9

 

  Bongeka Gamede

 

  HPC

 

  KZN

 

  10

 

  Tiisetso Makhubela

 

  Torino FC

 

  NW

 

  11

 

  Kgalaletso Kesimolotse

 

  Mafikeng Ladies FC

 

  NW

 

  12

 

  Caryn van Reyneveldt

 

  Spurs FC

 

  WC

 

  13

 

  Lesego Nkoane

 

  HPC

 

  GP

 

  14

 

  Puleng Moremi

 

  HPC

 

  FS

 

  15

 

  Nosipho Mahlawe

 

  Tottenham Ladies

 

  KZN

 

  16

 

  Gabriella Salgado

 

  HPC

 

  GP

 

  17

 

  Amogelang Motau

 

  HPC

 

  LMP

 

  18

 

  Linda Sepotokela

 

  HPC

 

  GP

 

  19

 

  Casey Bull

 

  JVW FC

 

  GP

 

  20

 

  Kirsten Nolan

 

  JVW FC

 

  GP

 

  21

 

  Snenhlanhla Shozi

 

  Barcelona FC

 

  KZN

 

  22

 

  Anelisa Ndyebi

 

  Tomorrow Stars FC

 

  EC

-TDN

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