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OPINION: No Nyandeni in Banyana World Cup squad a real shame

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If coach Desiree Ellis selected her Banyana Banyana squad for their maiden Fifa Women’s World Cup based on forming the “best group instead of assembling only the best players”, then the omission of Nompumelelo Nyandeni is unpatriotic. Nyandeni has been an integral figure in the South African national team since making her debut as a 14-year old, almost 17 years ago.

Just before being handed the baton to announce her squad, Ellis had make heartfelt introductory remarks that indicated she was about to drop a bombshell. “It is very important to leave a legacy after the World Cup, and we all know that we have the Cosafa coming up as well as the 2020 Olympic Games qualifiers.

Under-17s graduates Sibulele Holweni and Karabo Dhlamini, who recently played in the Fifa juniors World Cup late last year in Uruguay, are in line to now play in the main global showpiece.

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