Desiree Ellis Selects Banyana Banyana Squad for COSAFA and WAFCON Alignment Camp
SASOL Banyana Banyana coach Dr Desiree Ellis has announced a 38-member squad in preparation for an Alignment camp for the COSAFA Women’s Championship and the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), on 4 February 2026.
The team will go into camp on Friday, 13 February 2026 in preparation for the two tournaments to be played this year.
The WAFCON is scheduled to take place in Morocco from 17-3 April 2026, while the COSAFA Women’s Championship will be held in Polokwane, South Africa, from 18 February – 1 March 2026.
The international-based players will join the camp on 25 February 2026 when the FIFA window begins.
The team will participate in the COSAFA Women’s Championship and the draw for the tournament was conducted in Polokwane on Wednesday, 4 February 2026.
Banyana Banyana are in Group A and they were drawn against Malawi, Lesotho, and Angola.
The team of 38 players will train together until the squad is trimmed after the COSAFA Women’s Championship before the start of the WAFCON Camp.
The camp will continue until after the WAFCON (hence the COSAFA/WAFCON Alignment camp).
Banyana Banyana Squad Announced for the Alignment Camp
Goalkeepers
Kaylin Swart (JVW FC)
Andile Dlamini (Mamelodi Sundowns FC)
Dineo Magagula (TS Galaxy Queens FC)
Casey Gordon (JVW FC)
Defenders
Fikile Magama (The University of the Western Cape)
Asanda Hadebe (Mamelodi Sundowns FC)
Bambanani Mbane (Mamelodi Sundowns FC)
Karabo Dhlamini (Mamelodi Sundowns FC)
Shakira O’Malley (The University of the Western Cape)
Sinegugu Zondi (The University of the Western Cape)
Yolanda Nduli (University of Johannesburg FC)
Antonia Mponya (The University of the Western Cape)
Lonathemba Mhlongo (The University of the Western Cape)
Unathi Simayile (The University of the Western Cape)
Khutso Pila (Mamelodi Sundowns FC)
Sibahle Maneli (TS Galaxy Queens FC)
Lebohang Ramalepe (Mamelodi Sundowns FC)
Midfielders
Gabriela Salgado (JVW FC)
Sbongakonke Mzobe (University of Johannesburg FC)
Gugu Dhlamini (Mamelodi Sundowns FC)
Sibulele Holweni (The University of the Western Cape)
Zoe October (Spurs WFC)
Thorisho Mphelo (JVW FC)
Bongeka Gamede (Nordsjaelland, Denmark)
Jessica Wade (Aland United, Finland)
Linda Motlhalo (Glasgow City FC, Scotland)
Nonhlanhla Mthandi (Mamelodi Sundowns FC)
Refiloe Jane (TS Galaxy Queens FC)
Amogelang Motau (Club Tijuana, Mexico)
Regina Mogolola (JVW FC)
Bongiwe Thusi (JVW FC)
Isabella Ludwig (Mamelodi Sundowns FC)
Forwards
Noxolo Cesane (Mamelodi Sundowns FC)
Hildah Magaia (Real Club Deportivo La Coruna, Spain)
Thembi Kgatlana (Tigres Uanl, Mexico)
Nthabiseng Majiya (Mamelodi Sundowns FC)
Bonolo Mokoma (JVW FC)
Thato Mofolo (University of Johannesburg FC)
Original Copy: SAFA, with editing by gsport
Main Photo Caption: SASOL Banyana Banyana coach Dr Desiree Ellis has announced a 38-member squad in preparation for an Alignment camp for the COSAFA Women’s Championship and the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, on 4 February, 2026. Photo: Supplied
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