Paris 2024 Qualifier: Banyana coach welcomes key trio for decider against Nigeria

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Banyana Banyana of South Africa head coach, Desiree Ellis is delighted to have experienced trio, Bambanani Mbane, Refiloe Jane and Sibulele Holweni back in the squad for the crunch 2024 Olympic Games qualifier against the Super Falcons of Nigeria.

The trio are making a return to the squad since the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. Mbane, Jane and Holweni are part of the 24-player squad that will face the Super Falcons in the two-legged contest. Ellis claimed their return is a timely boost for her team's desire to qualify for the Paris 2024.

They have been there in tough situations and when things were not okay where they stood up to be counted. We also have the enthusiasm of the youth and we needed to get that mix right. “We have young players like Karabo Dhlamini, Nthabiseng Majiya, Fikile Magama, Sinoxolo and Noxolo Cesane, those players are coming through and for us, it is important to get that mix of youth and experience right. Nigeria will host the first leg at the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja on Friday.

 

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