Banyana Banyana are gearing up for a crucial battle to keep their 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup dream alive after head coach Dr Desiree Ellis named her 23-player squad for the play-offs in Morocco.
South Africa will compete from 28 November to 5 December, with a top-two finish needed to advance to the final qualification stage.
Denmark-based midfielder Sibulele Holweni returns to the squad, while captain Refiloe Jane will miss the opening match against Chinese Taipei through suspension.
Banyana open their campaign against Chinese Taipei on 28 November at 16:00, face Ecuador on 1 December at 21:00 and conclude against Uzbekistan on 5 December at 19:00.
The three teams that win in the final qualification phase in February 2027 will secure their places at the World Cup in Brazil.
