Picture: Banyana Banyana players/Supplied
By REGINALD KANYANE
26 November 2025- Sasol Banyana Banyana has officially reconvened for national team duty as they assemble for the final international window of 2025. The Senior Women’s National Team returned to camp this week with renewed energy and focus, fresh from securing qualification for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) last month.
A group of 23 locally based players reported for camp on Monday, bringing together a strong contingent of domestic talent. However, the squad was dealt a minor setback after experienced defender Lebohang Ramalepe was released from camp due to medical reasons.
The players wasted no time settling in, completing their first training session on Monday in Boksburg. The session marked the beginning of an intensive week-long programme as the team sharpens its tactical and physical readiness ahead of their upcoming international match.
Coach Desiree Ellis’ charges are scheduled to continue preparations throughout the week before departing for Morocco on Friday, where they will finalize their work for this camp window. The squad will be further strengthened later in the week when the international duo of Linda Motlhalo and Bongeka Gamede link up with the team in Morocco.
With qualification secured, Banyana Banyana will be aiming to close out 2025 in strong fashion as they begin building toward their 2026 WAFCON campaign.
The match will be played in Agadir on 2 December at 7pm GMT+1 (20:00 SA time)
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