Banyana Banyana head coach Dr Desiree Ellis has announced a preliminary squad for the upcoming CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon).

The tournament will be held in Morocco from 5–26 July 2025.

Banyana Banyana are the defending champions after winning their maiden title in 2022.

BANYANA SQUAD

GOALKEEPERS

Andile Dlamini (Mamelodi Sundowns), Kaylin Swart, Casey Gordon (both JVW FC), Katlego Moletsane (University of Fort Hare), Jessica Williams (University of Cape Town), Dineo Magagula (TS Galaxy)

DEFENDERS

Karabo Dhlamini, Lebogang Ramalepe, Bambanani Mbane, Tiisetso Makhubela (all Mamelodi Sundowns), Fikile Magama, Unathi Simayile, Lonathemba Mhlongo (all University of Western Cape), Shakira O’Malley (University of Western Ohio, USA), Shannon Macomo, Gabriela Salgado (both University of Johannesburg), Bongeka Gamede (Nordsjælland, Denmark)

MIDFIELDERS

Linda Motlhalo (Glasgow City, Scotland), Refiloe Jane, Nomvula Kgoale, Nicole Michael, Samkelisiwe Selana (all TS Galaxy), Kholoso Biyana, Isabella Ludwig, Noxolo Cesane, Modikanalo Mashigo (all Mamelodi Sundowns), Sibongile Ntoane, Tshegofatso Motlogelwa (both TUT Matsatsantsa), Ayesha Moosa, Adrielle Mibe (both University of Johannesburg), Jessica Wade, Regina Mogolola (both JVW FC), Amogelang Motau (Club Tijuana, Mexico), Sibulele Holweni (University of Western Cape), Kgaelebane Mohlakoana (TP Mazembe, DR Congo), Sinoxolo Cesane (Mazatlan, Mexico),

STRIKERS

Thembi Kgatlana (Tigres UNAL, Mexico), Hildah Magaia (Club Tijuana, Mexico), Jermaine Seoposenwe (Monterray, Mexico), Bonolo Mokoma, Bongiwe Thusi (both JVW FC), Ronnel Donnelly (University of Western Cape), Nthabiseng Majiya (Mamelodi Sundowns), Rennika Khoza (University of Fort Hare)