Johannesburg, South Africa (ADV) – The South African National women’s football team said they are aiming to win without fail their match against Czech Republic today in the Cyprus Women’s Cup.
According to a statement released by the South African Football Association (SAFA), South Africa’s head coach, Desiree Ellis, Ellis has made four changes for the Czech Republic clash, bringing back Andile Dlamini in goals after she sat on the bench for second match for the match taking place at the Antonis Papadopoulos Stadium in Larnaca, Cyprus.
“The defence remains unchanged – captain Janine van Wyk in central defence with Bambanani Mbane, with Lebohang Ramalepe, who scored South Africa’s solitary goal against Korea DPR is at right back, while Leandra Smeda continuing at left back,” read the statement.
“Kholosa Biyana gets her first start in a long time for Banyana Banyana as the takes the place of Nompumelelo Nyandeni – she will operate in the middle alongside Refiloe Jane and Mamello Makhabane, with Linda Motlhalo, as well as Amanda Mthandi, who comes in for Thembi Kgatlana, will be on the wings.”
Rhoda Mulaudzi is set to return to the starting line-up after she was ruled out of the last match with a hamstring injury she suffered during the warm-up and was replaced on the day by Karabo Dhlamini.
“Great milestones await defender Noko Matlou and Thembi Kgatlana, should they make it onto the field today,” added the statement.
Today’s game will determine where South Africa ends up in the tournament. They finished in the 6th place in the same tournament last year.
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