Banyana Banyana Announce Provisional Squad for 2025 WAFCON

South Africa’s senior women’s national team, Banyana Banyana, has named a provisional squad for the upcoming CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), scheduled to be held in Morocco from 5–26 July 2025.

Head coach Dr Desiree Ellis has assembled a strong blend of local stars and overseas-based talent as South Africa look to defend their WAFCON crown. The preliminary list will be trimmed ahead of the final tournament.

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Full Provisional Squad:

Goalkeepers:

• Andile Dlamini – Mamelodi Sundowns FC

• Kaylin Swart – JVW FC

• Katlego Moletsane – University of Fort Hare

• Jessica Williams – University of Cape Town

• Casey Gordon – JvW FC

Defenders:

• Karabo Dlamini – Mamelodi Sundowns FC

• Fikile Magama – University of the Western Cape

• Shakira O’Malley – University of North Western Ohio

• Lebohang Ramalepe – Mamelodi Sundowns FC

• Shannon Macomo – University of Johannesburg FC

• Bambanani Mbane – Mamelodi Sundowns FC

• Gabriela Salgado – JVW FC

• Unathi Simayile – University of the Western Cape

• Tiisetso Makhubela – Mamelodi Sundowns FC

• Bongeka Gamede – Nordsjælland (Denmark)

• Isabella Ludwig – Mamelodi Sundowns FC

• Jessica Wade – JVW FC

Midfielders:

• Linda Motlhalo – Glasgow City (Scotland)

• Refiloe Jane – TS Galaxy Queens

• Kholosa Biyana – Mamelodi Sundowns FC

• Nomvula Kgoale – TS Galaxy Queens

• Sibongile Ntoane – TUT Matsatsantsa FC

• Ayesha Moosa – University of Johannesburg FC

• Amogelang Motau – Club Tijuana (Mexico)

• Sibulele Holweni – University of the Western Cape

• Regina Mogolola – JVW FC

• Kgaelebane Mohlakoana – TP Mazembe (DR Congo)

• Nicole Michael – TS Galaxy Queens

• Ronnel Donnelly – University of the Western Cape

• Tshogofatso Motlogelwa – TUT Matsatsantsa FC

Forwards:

• Noxolo Cesane – Mamelodi Sundowns FC

• Samkelisiwe Selana – TS Galaxy Queens

• Andrielle Mibe – University of Johannesburg FC

• Modikanalo Mashigo – Mamelodi Sundowns FC

• Thembi Kgatlana – Tigres UANL (Mexico)

• Hildah Magaia – Club Tijuana (Mexico)

• Jermaine Seoposenwe – CF Monterrey (Mexico)

• Bonolo Mokoma – JVW FC

• Nthabiseng Majiya – Mamelodi Sundowns FC

• Rennika Khoza – University of Fort Hare FC

• Bongiwe Thusi – JVW FC

• Lonathemba Mhlongo – Mamelodi Sundowns FC

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South Africa’s title defense begins in July, and this list gives a clear picture of the depth and experience coach Ellis has at her disposal. The final squad will be one to watch as the reigning champions head to Morocco.