Banyana Olympics Guide

SOUTH AFRICAN WOMEN’S SENIOR NATIONAL TEAM
Women’s Football Tournament: 3 – 19 August 2016
Belo Horizonte, Brasilia, Manaus, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador, São Paulo, BRAZIL
MEDIA GUIDE
S O U T H A F R I C A N F O OT B A L L A S S O C I AT I O N
G A M E S O F T H E X X X I O LY M P I A D
LONDON 2012: GAMES OF THE XXX OLYMPIAD
MESSAGE FROM DR DANNY JORDAAN
Banyana Banyana’s Maiden Appearance
President of the South African Football Association
Banyana Banyana made their
Women’s football in South Africa has seen significant growth in terms of support, and this is mainly
due to the success we see on the field with Banyana Banyana, our Senior Women’s National Team.
That success has been confirmed by the squad’s second qualification in a row for the Olympic Games
– a major achievement indeed. The last time out in London in 2012 we didn’t do so well, but we learnt
a lot from the excursion – it was also our first participation in the world’s biggest multi-sport event.
maiden appearance at the
Olympic Games in London
four years ago, losing 4 – 1 to
Sweden and 3 – 0 to Canada
This time around I believe we are stronger, wiser, and better equipped after great preparations, which
included playing top nations like the Netherlands as well as the Olympic and World Champions
USA. We are fortunate that we have players with a lot of passion, who know what they want – mainly
because an extremely professional coach leads them. The decision to retain Vera Pauw after the
disappointment of not qualifying for the last World Cup is paying off. The confidence in the team has
grown tenfold. We are also not naive and are realistic that it will not be an easy task for Banyana
Banyana in Rio, but we are confident they will give their best – after all, it’s a daunting mission to take
on Brazil, China and Sweden. The most important thing is that even in defeat, you must be able to
hold your head up high and say ‘I did the best I could.’ We are going to Brazil and intend to leave a
mark – a positive one at that. Let them talk about us long after the tournament is over.
before drawing 0 – 0 with the
then world champions Japan.
Right: South Africa’s lone goal
in the tournament came from
a sensational 45 meter strike
delivered from the centre
circle by South Africa’s all
time leading goal scorer, the
now retired Portia ‘Bashin’
So let me take this opportunity to wish the South African Senior Women’s National Team, otherwise
known as Banyana Banyana, all the best at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. Just by being one of the
12 countries in the world to qualify makes you winners already. Some of our players are here for the
first time, while some have been before, but I would like to say to all of you: Enjoy the experience,
make good use of it and let us all be proud of your performance. We know you have it in you to do so.
Modise.
Below: Refiloe Jane takes aim
during the same match against
Sweden played in Coventry.
MESSAGE FROM MS VERA PAUW
Head Coach of Banyana Banyana, the Women’s Senior National Team
The qualification for the Olympic Games in Rio is something not one of us will ever forget. Knocking
out the African powerhouse Equatorial Guinea came from our absolute will to go to the Olympics.
On that day in front of 40,000 away spectators, we managed to quiet them down and then even had
the crowd applauding the spirit that the team showed.
We are in general not the tallest players, so we really need each other to be able to stand against the
physical force of the top opposition in international women’s football these days. In addition to this
we do not have the experience that the teams at the top level are exposed to because we are literally
so physically far away from everybody that it is a logistical challenge to make matches happen.
Dutch International:
Defender
1983 – 1998 (89 caps, 2 goals)
Technical Director/National Coach:
Scotland (1998 – 2004)
Netherlands (2004 – 2010)
Russia (2010 – 2012)
South Africa (2014 – )
Therefore, we must now use this stage in Brazil to really show the world what we are capable of. After
the Olympics we want to be remembered and considered as a team that can give any team a game.
We will change perceptions; we will no longer be ignored and we will soon see that more and more
opponents are keen and eager to play against South Africa. The world will know that we can host top
countries in our beautiful South Africa at fantastic facilities and offer a positive game to any opponent.
Moreover, we will know that we can travel anywhere in the world to improve ourselves and we can
earn contracts for these highly talented players.
The Olympics will change our lives but also those of thousands of girls all over South Africa, because
the Games bring hope of a different life which is achievable with talent, hard work and determination
to reach an international career. When that happens, our mission will have been accomplished.
MESSAGE FROM MR ELTON FORTUIN
VP: Sasol Group Communication and Brand Management
In 2009 Sasol extended its longstanding partnership with the South African Football Association (SAFA)
by focusing on the development of women’s football in the country. This led to Sasol becoming the
first sponsor of the Women’s Senior National Team, Sasol Banyana Banyana, and the establishment
of the Sasol League. Today, the Sasol League provides a robust platform for female football players to
develop and showcase their skills to an audience of national coaches and talent scouts. The League
comprises 144 teams from across the nine provinces, featuring more than 2,800 players, who have
the opportunity to participate in regular competitive football throughout the year.
Sasol Banyana Banyana have been an even greater success. Looking back over the past seven years,
it has been incredible to witness the milestones the team has achieved. Not only has the team
qualified for its second consecutive Olympic Games, after London 2012, the team also competed in
the 2010, 2012 and 2014 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations, and will do so again this December.
To honour the players, Sasol launched the #CelebratingHeroes Campaign during May 2016. The
campaign is premised on recognising the hard work, diligence and passion that Sasol Banyana
Banyana display on and off the field, as they fly the flag for South Africa and its citizens. The
campaign also served as a rallying call to inspire South Africans to support the team and the players,
as they prepared for these Olympic Games taking place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. At this Olympiad,
South Africa, Sweden, Colombia and Germany are the only countries who have both their men’s and
women’s national teams qualifying to compete – a rare feat in modern football.
Sasol is incredibly proud of Sasol Banyana Banyana and the impact our partnership with SAFA has
made in enabling the team to grow in strength, skill and athleticism, as well as to participate in
football tournaments and to play against top national teams around the globe. We know that our
heroes will represent South Africa well in the world’s biggest sporting event.
Sasol. Powering Women’s Football.
China PR
Sweden
South Africa
GROUP
E:
03/08/2016
13:00
Sweden vs South Africa
__ – __
Olympic Stadium, RIO DE JANEIRO
03/08/2016
16:00
Brazil vs China PR
__ – __
Olympic Stadium, RIO DE JANEIRO
06/08/2016
19:00
South Africa vs China PR
__ – __
Olympic Stadium, RIO DE JANEIRO
06/08/2016
22:00
Brazil vs Sweden
__ – __
Olympic Stadium, RIO DE JANEIRO
09/08/2016
21:00
South Africa vs Brazil
__ – __
Amazônia Arena, MANAUS
09/08/2016
22:00
China PR vs Sweden
__ – __
Mané Garrincha Stadium, BRASILIA
Canada
Australia
Zimbabwe
Germany
GROUP
F:
03/08/2016
15:00
Canada vs Australia
__ – __
Corinthians Arena, SÃO PAULO
03/08/2016
18:00
Zimbabwe vs Germany
__ – __
Corinthians Arena, SÃO PAULO
06/08/2016
15:00
Canada vs Zimbabwe
__ – __
Corinthians Arena, SÃO PAULO
06/08/2016
18:00
Germany vs Australia
__ – __
Corinthians Arena, SÃO PAULO
09/08/2016
16:00
Australia vs Zimbabwe
__ – __
Fonte Nova Arena, SALVADOR
09/08/2016
16:00
Germany vs Canada
__ – __
Mané Garrincha Stadium, BRASILIA
GROUP
G:
USA
New Zealand
France
NON-MATCH DAYS
04/08/2016
Thursday
Rest Day
05/08/2016
Friday
Opening of the Games
07/08/2016
Sunday
Rest Day
08/08/2016
Monday
Rest Day
10/08/2016
Wednesday
Rest Day
11/08/2016
Thursday
Rest Day
13/08/2016
Saturday
Rest Day
14/08/2016
Sunday
Rest Day
15/08/2016
Monday
Rest Day
17/08/2016
Wednesday
Rest Day
18/08/2016
Thursday
Rest Day
21/08/2016
Sunday
Closing of the Games
QUARTER-FINALS
12/08/2016 13:00 1G vs 3E/F Match 19 ________ – ________ Mané Garrincha Stadium, BRASILIA
12/08/2016 16:00 2E vs 2F
Match 20 ________ – ________ Fonte Nova Arena, SALVADOR
12/08/2016 19:00 1F vs 2G
Match 21 ________ – ________ Corinthians Arena, SÃO PAULO
12/08/2016 22:00 1E vs 3F/G Match 22 ________ – ________ Mineirão, BELO HORIZONTE
Colombia
SEMI-FINALS
16/08/2016 16:00 W21 vs W20 Match 23 ________ – ________ Mineirão, BELO HORIZONTE
03/08/2016
19:00
USA vs New Zealand
__ – __
Mineirão, BELO HORIZONTE
03/08/2016
22:00
France vs Colombia
__ – __
Mineirão, BELO HORIZONTE
06/08/2016
17:00
USA vs France
__ – __
Mineirão, BELO HORIZONTE
06/08/2016
20:00
Colombia vs New Zealand __ – __
Mineirão, BELO HORIZONTE
09/08/2016
18:00
Colombia vs USA
__ – __
Amazônia Arena, MANAUS
09/08/2016
19:00
New Zealand vs France
__ – __
Fonte Nova Arena, SALVADOR
16/08/2016 13:00 W22 vs W19 Match 24 ________ – ________ Maracanã, RIO DE JANEIRO
THIRD PLACE PLAY-OFF AND FINAL
19/08/2016 13:00 L24 vs L23
Match 25 ________ – ________ Corinthians Arena, SÃO PAULO
19/08/2016 17:30 W24 vs W23 Match 26 ________ – ________ Maracanã, RIO DE JANEIRO
The top two teams in each group and the two best third-place teams in each group will qualify for the quarter-finals.
Local Brazilian time given (SA time +5 hours for all venues except Manaus which is +6 hours).
WOMEN’S MATCH SCHEDULE
OLYMPIC FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT
Brazil
1.
Date and Venue: 23 May 2015 – Stade Augustin Monédan de Sibang, Libreville, GABON
2015 – 2016 MATCH FIXTURES
Scorers:
Winnie Delma Mapangou 4' (penalty), Aristelle Yog 72';
Jermaine Seoposenwe 27', 34', Sanah Mollo 75'
Gabon:
Valerie Mbeang (GK), Leopoldine Meyie, Murielle Ndjinga, Sandra Pouba, Joanne Ntsame (Marielle Gnagni 69’),
Aristelle Yog, Winnie Delma Mapangou (C), Emmanuella Nzame, Fernandine Bibigas, Armelle Ntsame
(Doris Wassende 76’), Chimene Koumba; Coach: Fanie Ngue Bie Rose (Gabon).
SA:
Andile Dlamini (GK), Lebogang Ramalepe, Nothando Vilakazi, Noko Matlou, Janine van Wyk (C), Mamello Makhabane,
Amanda Dlamini (Rhoda Mulaudzi 45’), Jermaine Seoposenwe, Sanah Mollo, Refiloe Jane, Nompumelelo Nyandeni;
Coach: Vera Pauw (Netherlands).
CAF Women’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament – 4th Round, 1st Leg
5.
Date and Venue: 03 October 2015 – Makhulong Stadium, Tembisa, Johannesburg, SOUTH AFRICA
SOUTH AFRICA 0 – 0 EQUATORIAL GUINEA
Caution:
Vania Christina Martins 90’
SA:
Roxanne Barker (GK), Lebohang Ramalepe, Nothando Vilakazi, Noko Matlou, Janine van Wyk (C), Mamello Makhabane
(Leandra Smeda 45’), Amanda Dlamini, Jermaine Seoposenwe, Sanah Mollo (Rhoda Mulaudzi 83’), Refiloe Jane,
Nompumelelo Nyandeni; Coach: Vera Pauw (Netherlands).
EQ:
Ana Lucia Nascimiento Dos Sanos (GK), Adriana Soares Parente (Carolina Martins Pereira 65’), Noah Ghyslaine Salome,
Murellynda Mendoua Abossolo, Jade Boho Sayo, Dorin Nina Chuingoue (Vania Christina Martins 63’), Genoveva
Anonman (C), Jumaria Barbosa de Santana (Adriana Aparecida Costa 72’), Gloria Chinasa Okoro, Susana Angona
Ondo Oyana, Francisca Angue Ondo Asangono; Coach: Miguel Ángel Pozanco (Spain).
CAF Women’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament – 2nd Round, 2nd Leg
CAF Women’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament – 4th Round, 2nd Leg
2.
6.
Date and Venue: 31 May 2015 – Dobsonville Stadium, Johannesburg, SOUTH AFRICA
Date and Venue: 18 October 2015 – Estadio de Bata, Bata, EQUATORIAL GUINEA
SOUTH AFRICA 5 – 0 GABON (3 – 0), SA advanced 8 – 2 on aggregate
EQUATORIAL GUINEA 0 – 1 SOUTH AFRICA, SA qualified 1 – 0 on aggregate
Scorers:
Jermaine Seoposenwe 8', 58', Amanda Dlamini 22', Refiloe Jane 24', Sanah Mollo 77'
Scorer:
Jermaine Seoposenwe 62’
SA:
Andile Dlamini (GK), Lebohang Ramalepe, Nothando Vilakazi (Lerato Kgasago 63’), Noko Matlou, Janine van Wyk (C),
Mamello Makhabane, Amanda Dlamini (Silindile Ngubane 72’), Jermaine Seoposenwe (Shiwe Nogwanya 82’),
Sanah Mollo, Refiloe Jane, Nompumelelo Nyandeni; Coach: Vera Pauw (Netherlands).
EG:
Gabon:
Valerie Mbeang (GK), Leopoldine Meyie (Marielle Gnagni 88’), Joanne Ntsame, Aristelle Yog,
Winnie Delma Mapangou (C), Nelly Betoughe, Emmanuella Nzame, Fernandine Bibigas, Armelle Ntsame,
Djess Sama, Nadia Koumba (Sandra Pouba 37’); Coach: Fanie Ngue Bie Rose (Gabon).
Ana Lucia Nascimiento Dos Sanos (GK), Adriana Soares Parente, Noah Ghyslaine Salome, Carolina Martins Pereira,
Ana Christina da Silva (Vania Christina Martins 76’), Murellynda Mendoua Abossolo (Jumaria Barbosa De Santana 74’),
Jade Boho Sayo, Dorin Nina Chuingoue, Genoveva Anonman (C), Camila Do Cormo Nobre De Oliveira, Gloria Chinasa
Okoro (Adriana Aparecida Costa 63’); Coach: Miguel Ángel Pozanco (Spain).
SA:
Roxanne Barker (GK), Lebohang Ramalepe, Nothando Vilakazi, Noko Matlou, Janine van Wyk (C), Robyn Moodaly
(Mamello Makhabane 75’), Amanda Dlamini (Leandra Smeda 82’), Jermaine Seoposenwe, Sanah Mollo (Rhoda
Mulaudzi 88’), Refiloe Jane, Nompumelelo Nyandeni; Coach: Vera Pauw (Netherlands).
CAF Women’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament – 3rd Round, 1st Leg
INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLY
3.
7.
Date and Venue: 18 July 2015 – Dobsonville Stadium, Johannesburg, SOUTH AFRICA
CAMEROON 0 – 2 SOUTH AFRICA (1 – 0)
Scorer:
Lebohang Ramalepe 72’
Scorers:
SA:
Andile Dlamini (GK), Lebohang Ramalepe, Nothando Vilakazi, Noko Matlou, Janine van Wyk (C), Thembi Kgatlane,
Nompumelelo Nyandeni, Amanda Dlamini, Silindile Ngubane (Rhoda Mulaudzi 80’), Sanah Mollo,
Shiwe Nogwanya (Leandra Smeda 65’); Coach: Vera Pauw (Netherlands).
Kenya:
Pauline Otieno Awino (GK), Ann Aluoch Onyango, Wendy Ann Achieng, Irene Awour Ogutu, Dorcas Sikobe Nixon,
Harriet Fhakir Bwire, Esse Mbeyu Akida (Enez Mudezi Manga 71’), Cheris Avilia Salano, Neddy Atieno Okoth,
Caroline Anyango Omondi (Maureen Acheing 45’), Mary Wanjiru Kinuthia; Coach: David Ouma (Kenya).
Nompumelelo Nyandeni 42’, Linda Motlhalo 61’
SA:
4.
8.
Rhoda Mulaudzi 25’
Referee:
Bedoui Ghabi (Tunisia)
Kenya:
Pauline Otieno Awino (GK), Ann Aluoch Onyango, Wendy Ann Achieng, Irene Awour Ogutu, Dorcas Sikobe Nixon,
Harriet Fhakir Bwire, Esse Mbeyu Akida (Maureen Achieng 62’), Cheris Avilia Salano (Caroline Anyango Omondi 46’),
Neddy Atieno Okoth, Chacha Tabaka (Veronica Wafula Nekesa 46’); Coach: David Ouma (Kenya).
SA:
Roxanne Barker (GK), Lebohang Ramalepe, Nothando Vilakazi, Noko Matlou, Janine van Wyk (C), Thembi Kgatlane
(Rhoda Mulaudzi 9’ (Shiwe Nogwanya 78’)), Nompumelelo Nyandeni, Amanda Dlamini, Sanah Mollo, Refiloe Jane,
Leandra Smeda (Busisiwe Ndimeni 87’); Coach: Vera Pauw (Netherlands).
Banyana Banyana received a bye in the first round of the CAF Olympic Qualifying Tournament.
Aissata Ameyo Amagee (Togo)
Roxanne Barker, Lebohang Ramalepe, Nothando Vilakazi, Noko Matlou (Linda Motlhalo HT), Janine van Wyk (C),
Mamello Makhabane, Amanda Dlamini, Thembi Kgatlana (Sanah Mollo HT), Shiwe Nogwanya, Refiloe Jane,
Nompumelelo Nyandeni (Stephanie Malherbe 71’); Coach: Vera Pauw (Netherlands).
INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLY
Scorer:
Referee:
Cameroon: Marthe Ogmahan, Gladys Liapoe, Waki Awachi Rita, Agnes Nkada, Raissa Feudjio (Vanessa Kiomegne Djomo 66’),
Menene Meyong, Ariane Beyene, Catherine Mbengono (Gladys Ewodo Ekongo 55’), Therese Ninon Abena
(Bella Rose 50’), Ysis Sonkeng (C) (Candine Nguiadem 66’), Agathe Ngani; Coach: Enow Ngachu (Cameroon).
CAF Women’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament – 3rd Round, 2nd Leg
KENYA 0 – 1 SOUTH AFRICA (0 – 1), SA advanced 2 – 0 on aggregate
Bolokanang Julia Lekgowe (Botswana)
Date and Venue: 25 March 2016 – Reunification Stadium, Douala, CAMEROON
SOUTH AFRICA 1 – 0 KENYA (0 – 0)
Date and Venue: 02 August 2015 – Machakos Stadium, Machakos Town, KENYA
Referee:
Date and Venue: 28 March 2016 – Omnisport Stadium, Limbe, CAMEROON
CAMEROON 2 – 2 SOUTH AFRICA (2 – 1)
Scorers:
Candine Nguiadem 14’, Menene Meyong 45+1’;
Chantelle Essau 45’, Linda Motlhalo 72’
Referee:
Vincentia Amedome (Togo)
Cameroon: Marthe Ogmahan (GK), Djomo Kidmegne (Agathe Ngani HT), Gladys Liapoe, Waki Awachi Rita, Candine Nguiadem,
Andiolo Ongnomo, Menene Meyong, Ariane Beyene, Catherine Mbengono, Therese Ninon Abena, Farida Mach;
Coach: Enow Ngachu (Cameroon).
SA:
Roxanne Barker (GK), Lebohang Ramalepe, Noko Matlou, Janine van Wyk (C), Mamello Makhabane, Amanda Dlamini,
Refiloe Jane, Leandra Smeda, Nompumelelo Nyandeni, Chantelle Esau, Linda Motlhalo;
Coach: Vera Pauw (Netherlands).
Jermaine Seoposenwe was joint top goalscorer of the Olympic Qualifying tied on 5 with Equatorial Guinea’s Jade Sayo.
BANYANA BANYANA’S ROAD TO RIO
GABON 2 – 3 SOUTH AFRICA (1 – 2)
CAF: Confederation of African Football
CAF Women’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament – 2nd Round, 1st Leg
CAF Africa Women Cup of Nations Qualifier – 2nd Round, 1st Leg
INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLY
9.
13.
Date and Venue: 09 April 2016 – Lobatse Sports Complex Stadium, Lobatse, BOTSWANA
Sanah Mollo 70’, 74’
Referee:
Caution:
Rusina Kuda Majo (Zimbabwe)
Linda Motlhalo 72’
Botswana: Sedilame Bosija (GK), Bonang Otlhagile (C), Kgomotso Molefe, Masego Montsho, Kesegofetse Mochawe,
Tlamelo Motlhale (Balotlhanyi Johannes 81’), Lebogang Setereke, Nondi Mahlasela (Golebaone Selebatso 84’),
Thuto Ramafifi, Refilwe Tholakele, Bame Ngenda (Thuso Leseane 58’); Coach: Gaoletlhoo Nkutlwisang (Botswana).
2016 MATCH FIXTURES
SA:
Roxanne Barker (GK), Nothando Vilakazi, Noko Matlou, Janine van Wyk (C), Mamello Makhabane, Amanda Dlamini,
Silindile Ngubane (Thembi Kgatlana HT, 55’ injured (Shiwe Nongwanya 55’)), Sannah Mollo, Refiloe Jane, Leandra
Smeda, Nompumelo Nyandeni (Linda Motlhalo); Coach: Vera Pauw (Netherlands).
CAF Africa Women Cup of Nations Qualifier – 2nd Round, 2nd Leg
10.
Date and Venue: 12 April 2016 – Makhulong Stadium, Tembisa, SOUTH AFRICA
SOUTH AFRICA 3 – 0 BOTSWANA (3 – 0), SA qualified 5 – 0 on aggregate
Scorers:
Mamello Makhabane 18’ (penalty), Sanah Mollo 26', Nompumelelo Nyandeni 34’
SA:
Roxanne Barker (GK), Lebohang Ramalepe, Nothando Vilakazi, Noko Matlou (Bambanani Mbane 79’),
Janine van Wyk (C), Mamello Makhabane, Linda Motlhalo (Thembi Kgatlana 71’), Amanda Dlamini, Sanah Mollo,
Refiloe Jane, Nompumelelo Nyandeni (Stephanie Malherbe 68’); Coach: Vera Pauw (Netherlands).
Botswana: Sedilame Bosija (GK), Bonang Otlhagile (C), Kgomotso Molefe, Masego Montsho (Refilwe Matlho 47’),
Kesegofetse Mochawe, Tlamelo Motlhale, Lebogang Setereke (Bame Ngenda 71’), Nondi Mahlasela, Thuto Ramafifi,
Refilwe Tholakele (Thuso Leseane 53’); Coach: Gaoletlhoo Nkutlwisang (Botswana).
Banyana Banyana received a first round bye in Qualifying for the CAF Africa Women Cup of Nations Cameroon 2016.
INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLY: Africa’s two Olympic Representatives
11.
Scorers:
Vivianne Miedema 31’, 90+2’
Referee:
Pernilla Larsson (Sweden)
Holland:
Sari van Veenendaal (GK), Kika van Es, Kelly Zeeman, Mandy van den Berg, Merel van Dongen (Lineth Beerensteyn 84’),
Tessel Middag, Jeslynn Kuijpers (Eshly Bakker HT), Sherida Spitse (C) (Jackie Groenen 61’), Vivianne Miedema,
Daniele van de Donk, Renate Jansen; Coach: Arjan van der Laan (Netherlands).
SA:
Roxanne Barker (GK), Lebohang Ramalepe, Noko Matlou, Janine van Wyk (C), Amanda Dlamini, Linda Motlhalo,
Jermaine Seoposenwe, Refiloe Jane (Sanah Mollo 85’), Leandra Smeda, Nompumelelo Nyandeni, Stephanie Malherbe
(Thembi Kgatlana 66’); Coach: Vera Pauw (Netherlands).
INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLY
14.
Date and Venue: 09 July 2016 – Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 1 – 0 SOUTH AFRICA (1 – 0)
Scorers: Crystal Dunn 35’
Attendance: 19,272
Cautions: Meghan Klingenberg 84’; Nompumelelo Nyandeni 90+2’
Referee:
Maria Serpas (Slovenia)
USA:
Hope Solo (GK), Kelley O’Hara (Heather O’Reilly 83’) Julie Johnston (Whitney Engen 81’), Becky Sauerbrunn (C),
Meghan Klingenberg, Allie Long, Christen Press, Lindsey Horan (Carli Lloyd 46’), Crystal Dunn, Alex Morgan
(Ali Krieger 68’), Mallory Pugh (Samantha Mewis 87’); Coach: Jill Ellis (USA).
SA:
Roxanne Barker (GK), Refiloe Jane, Noko Matlou, Janine van Wyk (C), Nothando Vilakazi (Bambanani Mbane 87’),
Stephanie Malherbe, Robyn Moodaly (Nompumelelo Nyandeni 46’), Lebohang Ramalepe (Leandra Smeda 56’),
Jermaine Seoposenwe (Chrestinah Kgatlana 80’), Linda Mothlalo (Amanda Dlamini 61’), Octovia Nogwanya
(Sanah Mollo 24’); Coach: Vera Pauw (Netherlands).
The above much-anticipated match against the USA was the first meeting between our two countries in women’s
football and also marked just the second African country that has faced the USA in its history. The Americans are reigning
Olympic and world champions and have played Nigeria four times in Olympic and World Cup competition.
Banyana Banyana wrapped up their Olympic preparations with a match against New Zealand in Brazil on 28 July 2016.
Date and Venue: 15 May 2016 – Makhulong Stadium, Tembisa, Johannesburg, SOUTH AFRICA
SOUTH AFRICA 1 – 0 ZIMBABWE (0 – 0)
Scorer:
Refiloe Jane 61’
Referee:
Bolokanang Julia Lekgowe (Botswana)
SA:
Roxanne Barker (GK), Lebohang Ramalepe, Nothando Vilakazi, Noko Matlou, Janine van Wyk (C), Refiloe Jane,
Nompumelelo Nyandeni (Thembi Kgatlana 69’), Amanda Dlamini, Linda Motlhalo (Octovia Nogwanya 72’),
Stefanie Malherbe, Sanah Mollo (Silindile Ngubane 86’). Coach: Vera Pauw (Netherlands).
Zimbabwe: Lindiwe Magwede (GK), Nobuhle Majika, Sheila Makoto (Rejoice Kapfumvuti 83’), Nobukhosi Ncube, Danai Bhobho,
Emmaculate Msipa (Ruvimbo Mutyavaviri 72’), Daisy Kaitano (Talent Mandaza HT), Felistas Muzongondi (C),
Kudakwashe Bhasopo (Sibonginkosi Nleya 82’), Samkelisiwe Zulu (Marjory Nyaumwe 67’), Mavis Chirandu;
Coach: Shadreck Mlauzi (Zimbabwe).
INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLY
12.
Date and Venue: 04 June 2016 – Mandemakers Stadium, Waalwijk, NETHERLANDS
NETHERLANDS 1 – 0 SOUTH AFRICA (1 – 0)
Scorer:
Sherida Spitse 3’
Holland:
Loes Geurts (GK), Michaela van den Bulk, Stefanie van der Gragt, Danique Kerkdijk (Mandy van den Berg HT),
Dominique Janssen, Jackie Groenen, Shanice van de Sanden (Jeslyn Kuijpers 22’), Sherida Spitse (C), Ellen Jansen,
Lieke Martens, Lineth Beerensteyn (Danielle van de Donk 78’); Coach: Arjan van der Laan (Netherlands).
Referee: Tess Olofssen (Sweden)
SA:
Roxanne Barker (GK), Lebohang Ramalepe, Noko Matlou, Janine van Wyk (C), Amanda Dlamini, Thembi Kgatlana
(Linda Matlhalo HT), Sanah Mollo (Jermaine Seoposenwe HT'), Refiloe Jane, Leandra Smeda, Nompumelelo Nyandeni,
Stephanie Malherbe (Bongiwe Thusi 77'); Coach: Vera Pauw (Netherlands).
The Netherlands was the first non-African team to play against Banyana Banyana in February 2000, winning 2 – 0.
Debuting in 2005, defender
Janine van Wyk has captained
Banyana Banyana since 2013
and in 2016 became South
Africa’s most capped male or
female player standing on 131
caps. She runs her own school
league for girls and is player/
coach of her own club JvW
Ladies that plays in the SASOL
League, the country’s premier
women’s league.
Noko Matlou debuted for
Banyana Banyana in 2007 and
one year later was named the
CAF Women’s Player of the
Year. The first South African
winner, male or female, of this
prestigious CAF Award scored
six goals at the 2008 African
Women’s Championship in
Equatorial Guinea to finish
joint top scorer and help
Banyana Banyana to regain
second place in Africa.
Now playing her football for
Samford University in Alabama,
Jermaine Seoposenwe has risen
through the ranks of South
Africa’s national teams. She
scored against South Korea and
Germany at the FIFA U17 World
Cup in Trinidad & Tobago, was
named 2010 Young Player of the
Year and was selected for the
senior side in 2012 but injury
kept her out of the Olympics.
Linda Motlhalo is an 18-yearold matric student enrolled at
the High Performance Centre
in Pretoria. She has scored at
both the U-17 and U-19 levels
against Nigeria home and
away. Coming on this March
as a substitute for her Banyana
Banyana debut, this midfielder
scored against Cameroon, and
added a second goal when
she earned her first start a few
days later against Cameroon.
BANYANA BANYANA’S ROAD TO RIO
NETHERLANDS 2 – 0 SOUTH AFRICA (1 – 0)
BOTSWANA 0 – 2 SOUTH AFRICA (0 – 0)
Scorer:
Date and Venue: 07 June 2016 – Mandemakers Stadium, Waalwijk, NETHERLANDS
Bottom:
Jermaine Seoposenwe (12)
Nompumelelo Nyandeni (18)
Top: Refiloe Jane (15), Noko Matlou (4)
Middle: Jermaine Seoposenwe (12), Janine van Wyk (5) (C)
Bottom: Janine van Wyk, Noko Matlou and Leandra Smeda (17)
USA vs SOUTH AFRICA
04 June 2016: Netherlands 1 – 0 South Africa; 07 June 2016: Netherlands 2 – 0 South Africa
Mandemakers Stadium, Waalwijk, NETHERLANDS
Middle:
Bambanani Mbane (19)
Noko Matlou (4) and
Leandra Smeda (17)
09 July 2016: USA 1 – 0 South Africa
Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
NETHERLANDS vs SOUTH AFRICA
Top:
Noko Matlou (4)
Roxanne Barker (1)
Bambanani Mbane (19)
All Banyana Banyana photographs courtesy of Sydney Mahlangu.
Barney KUJANE
TEAM MANAGER
Matlhomola MORAKE
MEDIA OFFICER
Lizzie MOHODISA
MASSEUR
Shilene BOOYSEN
VIDEO ANALYST
Francis CHANSA
GOALKEEPER COACH
Elisabeth MIGCHELSON
ASSISTANT COACH
Desiree ELLIS
ASSISTANT COACH
Vera PAUW
HEAD COACH
Back Row: Thomas BILA (Bus Driver), Bambanani MBANE, Thembi KGATLANA, Refiloe JANE, Jermaine SEOPOSENWE, Sanah MOLLO, Shilene BOOYSEN (Video Analyst),
Leandra SMEDA, Chantelle ESAU, Robyn MOODALY, Mamello MAKHABANE, Lizzie MOHODISA (Masseur).
Middle Row: Matlhomola MORAKE (Media Manager), Given BALOYI (Physiotherapist), Nothando VILAKAZI, Stephanie MALHERBE, Shiwe NOGWANYA, Kaylin SWART, Roxanne BARKER,
Andile DLAMINI, Nomathemba NTSIBANDE, Linda MOTLHALO, Lebohang RAMALEPE, Aletta NGIDI (Kit Assistant), Frans MALATJI (Security Officer).
Front Row: Amanda DLAMINI, Nompumelelo NYANDENI, Francis CHANSA (Goalkeeper Coach), Vera PAUW (Head Coach), Desiree ELLIS (Assistant Coach), Janine VAN WYK (Captain), Noko MATLOU.
PLAYER PROFILES
GOALKEEPER
Nothando VILAKAZI
Full Name: Roxanne Kimberly Barker
Date of Birth: 06/05/1991
Place of Birth:
Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu Natal
Weight: 72kg
Height: 180cm
Position: Goalkeeper
Jersey Number: 1
Region: Cape Winelands
Province: Western Cape
Honours: 2012 London Olympics,
Four Time NCAA Division 1 WCC
selection, LA Soccer News Women’s
College Player of the Week.
Caps: 28
Banyana Debut:
vs Zimbabwe on 10 December 2011
Current Club (and Region):
Heerenveen FC (Netherlands)
Previous Club (and Region):
Thor K.A. (Iceland), Maties (Cape
Winelands) and Pepperdine
University (USA)
Nickname: Roxy
Favourite Player: Petr Cech
Educational Background: Pepperdine
University Bachelors in Biology
Life Goals: Be happy. Be with my loved
ones. Do what I love.
Full Name: Nothando Vilakazi
Date of Birth: 28/10/1988
Place of Birth: Middelburg
Height: 160cm
Weight: 53.6kg
Position: Left back
Jersey Number: 3
Region: Nkangala
Province: Mpumalanga
Honours: 2009 COSAFA Cup Gold
Medalist, 2012 London Olympics, 2012
Equatorial Guinea AWC Silver Medalist
Caps: Banyana – 86; U20 – 17
Goals: Banyana – 5; U20 – 9
Andile DLAMINI
GOALKEEPER
Bambanani MBANE
Full Name: Andile Dlamini
Date of Birth: 02/09/1992
Place of Birth: Tembisa, Johannesburg
Height: 169cm
Weight: 57kg
Position: Goalkeeper
Jersey Number: 16
Region: Ekurhuleni
Province: Gauteng
Honours: 2015 & 2013 Sasol National
Championships, 2013 Goalkeeper of
the Tournament at the Sasol National
Championships, 2012 Engen
Championships, 2012 AWC Runners-up,
2011 Ethekweni Cup Champions, 2010
Paha Women’s Tournament Champions.
Caps: Banyana – 19; U20 – 3
Banyana Debut: vs Botswana in 2011
Current Club (and Region):
Mamelodi Sundowns FC (Tshwane)
Previous Club (and Region):
Phomolong Ladies FC (Ekurhuleni)
Nickname: Sticks and Teaspoon
Favourite Player: Itumeleng Khune
Educational Background: I would like
to study music and earn a degree in
Business Management.
Life Goals: Become a professional
musician, play professional football
overseas, become a goalkeeper coach
and buy my mom a house.
Full Name: Bambanani Nolufefe Mbane
Date of Birth: 12/03/1990
Place of Birth: Sterkspruit, Eastern Cape
Height: 162cm
Weight: 59.8kg
Position: Defender
Jersey No: 13
Region: Joe Gqabi
Province: Eastern Cape
Honours: Provincial Sasol League
Champions with Bloemfontein Celtic
(2010-2015), Diski Queen vs Cape
Town Roses 2015 Sasol Championship
Banyana Debut:
vs Botswana on 12 April 2016
Caps: 2
Goals: 0
Janine VAN WYK (C)
male or female ever); U19 –19
Goals: Banyana – 11; U19 –3
Banyana Debut:
vs Nigeria in 2005
First International Goal:
vs Mozambique in 2006 (WC Qualifier)
Current Club (and Region):
JVW FC (Ekhuruleni)
Previous Club (and Region): Springs
Homesweepers, Moroka Swallows
(Ekhuruleni) Palace Super Falcons
(Johannesburg), Luso Africa (Ekhuruleni)
and Mamelodi Sundowns FC (Tshwane)
Nickname: Booth, Thandeka
Favourite Player: Sergio Ramos
Educational Background: Grade 11
Life Goals: To live a successful life.
Noko MATLOU
Caps and Goals correct as of 14 July 2016.
Full Name: Janine Van Wyk
Date of Birth: 17/04/1987
Place of Birth: Alberton, Johannesburg
Height: 163cm
Weight: 61kg
Position: Defender
Jersey No: 5
Region: Ekhuruleni
Province: Gauteng
Honours: 2008 AWC Silver Medalist,
2011 COSAFA Player of the Year, 2010
SAFA Player of the Year & AWC Bronze
Medalist, 2012 London Olympics, 2012
Ekhuruleni Sports Woman of the Year
and AWC Silver Medalist, appointed
captain of the Senior Women’s National
Team in 2013 – current, 2015 Gauteng
Sports Personality of the Year Award.
Caps: Banyana – 131 (most capped SA
DEFENDER
Full Name: Noko Alice Matlou
Date of Birth: 30/09/1985
Place of Birth: Moletjie, Polokwane
Height: 162cm
Weight: 59.5kg
Jersey Number: 4
Region: Capricorn
Province: Limpopo
Position: Defender
Honours: 2013 Sasol Championships
Runners-up and highest goal scorer with
Ma-Indies, 2012 London Olympics,
2011 Sasol Championships Runners-up,
2009 COSAFA Runners-up, 2008 SAFA
Player of the Year, 2012 and 2008 AWC
Runners-up and Player of the Tournament,
2008 COSAFA U20 Champions, Player’s
Player of the Tournament and Top Goal
DEFENDER
Banyana Debut:
vs Ghana in December 2007
First International Goal:
vs Botswana in 2008 COSAFA Cup
Current Club (and Region):
Palace Super Falcons ((Ekhuruleni)
Previous Club (and Region):
Moroka Swallows Ladies (East Rand)
Nickname: Vivo
Favourite Player: Teko Modise
Educational Background: 1 year
National Diploma in Human
Resources Management.
Life Goals: To be a businesswoman.
DEFENDER
Current Club (and Region):
Bloemfontein Celtic Ladies (Mangaung)
Previous Club (and Region): Soul
Buddies (Chris Hani), Mdeni United
(Joe Gqabi), Coastal United (OR Tambo)
Nickname: Juice
Favourite Player: Thaphelo Morena
Educational Background: Second year
studying Early Development Childhood.
Life Goals: To go as far as I can in my
football career and make my family
proud of me. To remain an example to
my community and hope that from
small and simple things great things
come to pass.
DEFENDER
Scorer and 2008 CAF Player of the Year
(only South African to win this award).
Caps: 124
Goals: 63
Banyana Debut:
vs Nigeria in November 2007
1st International Goal:
vs Zimbabwe in March 2008
Current Club: Ma-Indies FC (Limpopo)
Previous Clubs: Development Ladies,
Brazilian Ladies, Ma-Indies (Limpopo)
& University of Johannesburg (Gauteng)
Nickname: Beep-beep
Favourite Player: Siphiwe Tshabalala
Educational Background:
Degree in Transport Management.
Life Goals: To be successful and a
role model to young kids.
PLAYER PROFILES
Roxanne BARKER
Full Name: Leandra Wiloma Smeda
Date of Birth: 22/07/1989
Place of Birth: Velddrif, Western Cape
Height: 165cm
Weight: 56.2kg
Position: Midfielder Jersey No: 17
Region: West Coast
Province: Western Cape
Honours: 2013 World Student Games
in Russia, 2012 London Olympics,
Runners-up at 2012 AWC, 2014 UWC
Sport Woman of the Year, 2013, 2011 &
2010 CPUT Sport Woman of the Year,
Runners-up 2012 Sasol League National
Club Championship with Cape Town
Roses FC, 2010 AWC Bronze Medalist.
Stephanie MALHERBE
Full Name: Stephanie Hana Malherbe
Date of Birth: 05/04/1996
Place of Birth:
Temecula, California, USA
Height: 152cm
Weight: 59kg
Position: Midfielder
Jersey Number: 7
Province (State): California
Honours: 2014 NCAA All Freshman
Team, 2013 South Eastern Conference
High School Player of the Year.
Caps: Banyana – 7
DEFENDER
Refiloe JANE
Full Name: Refiloe Jane
Date of Birth: 04/08/1982
Place of Birth: Kliptown, Gauteng
Height: 159cm
Weight: 56kg
Position: Midfielder Jersey No: 15
Region: Sedibeng
Province: Gauteng
Honours: 2015 FISU World Student
Games South Korea (Captain), 2013 to
current – Ambassador for Future
Champions Gauteng, 2013 VUT Sports
Woman of the Year and Diploma of
Honour (FISU), 2013 FISU World
Student Games Russia, 2012 London
Olympics, 2012 AWC Runners-up, and
Goals: 13
Caps: 60
Banyana Debut:
vs Switzerland in 2010 Cyprus Cup
First International Goal:
vs Namibia in 2010
Current Club (and Region): University
of Western Cape Ladies FC, (Cape Town)
Previous Club (and Region):
Cape Town Roses FC (Cape Town))
Nickname: Chomi
Favourite Players: Neymar Jr & Marta
Educational Background: Batchelors
Degree in Food Technology
Life Goals: To complete a Masters Degree
and be a successful Food Technologist.
Full Name: Nompumelelo Nyandeni
Date of Birth: 19/08/1987
Place of Birth: Natalspruit, Gauteng
Height: 162cm
Weight: 50.2kg
Position: Midfielder Jersey No: 18
Region: Highveld
Province: Mpumalanga
Honours: 2012 London Olympics,
2009/10/12 African Player of the Year
Nominee/Finalist, 2010 Runners-up
Sasol National Championship & Player
of the Tournament and Top Goal Scorer,
2009 Winner Sasol National Championship & Player of the Tournament,
2009 SAFA Player of the Year, 2007 All
African Game Runners-up, 2002 & 2008
Goals: none
Banyana Debut: vs Cameroon on
25 March 2016 in Douala, Cameroon
Current Club (and Region):
Texas A&M University, USA
Previous Club (and Region):
Socal Blues
Nickname: Steph
Favourite Player: Neymar
Educational Background:
2nd year in Accounting
Life Goals: To play professionally after
college.
Full Name: Amanda Sinegugu Dlamini
Date of Birth: 22/07/1988
Place of Birth: Harding, Kwazulu Natal
Height: 164cm
Weight: 63kg
Position: Midfielder Jersey No: 9
Region: South Coast
Province: Kwazulu Natal
Honours: Former captain of Banyana
Banyana (2010-2013), led Banyana
Banyana to first Olympic appearance in
2012 as captain, former captain of the
USSA national team that finished in the
top 4 at the 2014 World Student Games
Kazan, 2007 World Student Games
Bangkok, 2012 & 2008 AWC Runnersup, MVP AWC 2010, 2008 KZN Young
Female Sports Star Of The Year, 2008
Sasol Top Goal Scorer of National
Championships, Brand Ambassador:
Jockey, Tsogo Sun & Danone Nations Cup
Caps: 100
Goals: 24
Banyana Debut:
vs Nigeria (Olympic qualifier in 2007)
First International Goal:
2 – 1 loss to Netherlands in 2008
Current Club (and Region): JVW FC
Previous Club (and Region):
Durban Ladies (KwaZuluNatal)
Nickname: Toki
Favourite Player: Yaya Toure
Educational Background: Diploma in
Road Transport Management (Freight).
Life Goals: To be the best I can in my
area of expertise and a businesswoman
who is able to inspire and change lives
through education and sports programs.
Linda MOTLHALO
Caps and Goals correct as of 14 July 2016.
MIDFIELDER
2009/2007 World Student Games.
Goals: 5
Caps: 62
Banyana Debut:
vs Ireland in 2012 Cyprus Cup
First International Goal: vs Botswana
international friendly in 2012
Current Club (and Region):
Mamelodi Sundowns FC (Tshwane)
Previous Club (and Region):
Vaal University of Technology (Sedibeng)
Nickname: Fifinho
Favourite Player: Andile Jali
Educational Background: National
Diploma in Sports Management
Life Goals: To practice as a biokineticist.
Nompumelelo NYANDENI MIDFIELDER
MIDFIELDER
Amanda DLAMINI
MIDFIELDER
Full Name: Linda Maserame Motlhalo
Date of Birth: 01/07/1998
Place of Birth: Krugersdorp, Gauteng
Height: 162cm
Weight: 46.8kg
Position: Attacking Midfielder
Jersey Number: 10
Region: West Rand
Province: Gauteng
Honours: 2014, 2013 & 2012 Best
Player Award at the High Performance
Centre (HPC), 2012 Junior of the Year
at the HPC
Caps: Banyana – 8; U20 – 8; U17 – 2
Goals: Banyana – 3; U20 – 4
AWC Runners-up, 2004/5 Champions
Zone 6, 2002 Player of the Tournament
(Inter- Provincial) Women’s and 2001
Nike U14 player of the tournament.
Caps: Banyana – 125; U20 – 13
Goals: Banyana – 38); U20 –12
Banyana Debut: vs Zambia in 2002
First International Goal: vs Namibia in
2002 All Africa Games Qualifier
Current Club (and Region):
JVW FC ((Ekhuruleni)
Previous Club: Rossiyanka (Russia) and
Detroit (Mpumalanga)
Nickname: Mbuzi and Gladiator
Favourite Player: Iniesta
Life Goals: Coaching and Refereeing.
MIDFIELDER
Banyana Debut:
vs Cameroon on 25 March 2016
First International Goal:
vs Cameroon on 25 March 2016
Current Club (and Region):
JVW (Ekhuruleni)
Previous Club (and Region):
High Performance Centre (Tshwane)
Nickname: Mimi
Favourite Players:
Mandla Masango and Iniesta
Educational Background:
Currently completing Grade 12.
Life Goals: To play for Arsenal and have
my own brand of clothing.
PLAYER PROFILES
PLAYER PROFILES
Leandra SMEDA
Full Name: Mamello Makhabane
Date of Birth: 24/02/1988
Place of Birth: Welkom, Free State
Weight: 53kg
Height: 159cm
Position: Midfielder Jersey No: 6
Region: Matjhabeng
Province: Free State
Honours: 2010/11/12 Sasol National
Championship Winners, 2009 Sasol
National Championship Runners-up,
2011 COSAFA Runners-up, 2006/10
AWC Bronze Medalist, 2007/08
Vodacom National Championship
Winners, 2008 U20 COSAFA
Champions, 2006 All Africa Games
Champions, 2004 Zone 6 Champions.
Robyn MOODALY
Full Name: Robyn Kimberly Moodaly
Date of Birth: 16/06/1994
Place of Birth: East London
Height: 161cm
Weight: 50kg
Position: Midfielder
Jersey Number: 8
Region: Johannesburg
Province: Gauteng
Honours: 2012 London Olympics,
2010 U17 FIFA World Cup in Trinidad
and Tobago.
Caps: Banyana – 14; U20 – 6; U17 – 12
Lebohang RAMALEPE
Sanah MOLLO
Full Name: Sanah Modiehi Mollo
Date of Birth: 30/01/1987
Place of Birth: Villiers, Free State
Height: 158cm
Weight: 62.5kg
Position: Midfielder Jersey No: 14
Region: Gauteng East
Province: Gauteng
Honours: 2015 Sasol National
Championship Winners, 2005/07/13
FISU World Student Games, 2012 AWC
Runners-up, 2012 London Olympics,
2010 AWC Bronze Medalist, 2008 Best
African Player (Africa University Sports)
and 2005 African Top Goal Scorer
(Africa University Sports).
Caps: Banyana –71; U20 – 16
Goals: 18
Banyana Debut: vs Zimbabwe in 2005
First International Goal: 3 goals on
debut vs Zimbabwe in 2005
Current Club (and Region):
JVW FC (Ekhuruleni)
Previous Club (and Region):
Palace Super Falcons (Ekhuruleni)
Nickname: Jabu
Favourite Players: Inieasta and Manyisa
Currently employed: by Airports
Company South Africa (OR Tambo
International) as an Aviation Officer.
Life Goals: To be a successful business
woman.
Shiwe NOGWANYA
MIDFIELDER
Full Name: Octovia Shiwe Nogwanya
Date of Birth: 07/03/1994
Place of Birth: Kroonstad, Free State
Height: 168cm
Weight: 61.5kg
Position: Striker
Jersey No: 11
Region: Fezile Dabi
Province: Free State
Honours: 2010 ABSA Provincial Tournament (Top Goal Scorer), 2010 U17
FIFA World Cup in Trinidad & Tobago
Caps:
Banyana – 28; U20 – 16; U17 – 6
Goals: Banyana – 4; U20 – 11
Banyana Debut: vs Northen Ireland at
the 2013 Cyprus Cup
Goals: Banyana – 2; U20 – 6
Current Club (and Region): University
of Northern Western, Ohio, USA
Previous Clubs (and Region):
Menace & Colorado Rush (USA) and
JVW FC (Ekhuruleni)
Nickname: Gundwan and Robs
Favourite Player: Lionel Messi
Educational Background:
Currently doing Masters Degree in
Sport Management.
Life Goals: To play professionally and
take over my fathers company.
STRIKER
First International Goal: vs Kenya on
18 July 2015 (Olympic qualifier)
Current Club (and Region):
Ma-Indies Ladies FC (Limpopo)
Previous Club (and Region):
Kanatla Ladies (Limpopo)
Nickname: Jumaima
Favourite Player:
Reneilwe Letsholonyane
Educational Background: National
Certificate in Public Management
Life Goals: To develop football in my
area and complete my degree in Public
Management.
Jermaine SEOPOSENWE
Caps and Goals correct as of 14 July 2016.
Full Name: Lebohang Ester Ramalepe
Date of Birth: 03/12/1991
Place of Birth: Ga Maupa (Bolobedu)
Kgapane, Limpopo
Height: 155cm
Weight: 49.5kg
Position: Right back
Jersey Number: 2
Region: Mopani
Province: Limpopo
Honours: Sasol League Runners-up 2013
Caps: 27
Goals: 1
Banyana Debut:
vs Zimbabwe on 12 April 2014
MIDFIELDER
Full Name: Jermaine Seoposenwe
Date of Birth: 12/10/1993
Place of Birth: Cape Town
Height: 167cm
Weight: 62.8kg
Position: Striker
Jersey No: 12
Region: Western Province
Province: Western Cape
Honours: 2013 World Student Games
Russia, 2012 AWC Silver Medalist,
2010 U17 FIFA World Cup in Trinidad
and Tobago (first South African female
player ever to score in a World Cup - 2
goals), 2010 SAFA U17 Player of the Year.
Caps: Banyana – 41; U20 – 5; U17 – 6
Goals: Banyana –10; U20 – 5; U17 – 4
STRIKER
Goals: 21
Caps: 69
Banyana Debut: vs Senegal in May 2006
First International Goal:
vs Senegal in May 2006
Current Club (and Region):
Mamelodi Sundowns FC (Tshwane)
Previous Club (and Region):
Bloemfontein Celtic Ladies (Mangaung)
Nickname: Diego
Favourite Player: Lionel Messi
Educational Background:
B Comm Marketing Degree, Marketing
Professional and Telecommunications
Life Goals: To be a TV sports
personality and sports administrator.
STRIKER
First International Goal: AWC Qualifier
vs Comoros on 23 May 2014
Current Club (and Region):
Bloemfontein Celtic Ladies (Mangaung)
Previous Club:
Brazil Ladies (Fezile Dabi)
Nickname: Speed fire
Favourite Players:
Simphiwe Tshabalala and Lionel Messi
Educational Background: Currently
doing a Diploma in Civil Engineering.
Life Goals: To finish my studies and
pursue other courses and also to play
with one of the best teams in Europe.
STRIKER
Banyana Debut: vs Zimbabwe in 2010
Firts International Goal: On debut vs
Zimbabwe in 2010
Current Club:
Samford University, Alabama, USA
Previous Club (and Region): University
of the Western Cape (Western Province)
Nicknames: Microphone and Neymar
Favourite Players:
Daniel Sturridge and Alexis Sanchez
Educational Background: Currently
pursuing a degree in Accounting
Life Goals: After soccer I would like to
become a marketing director of an
international sports retail company.
PLAYER PROFILES
PLAYER PROFILES
Mamello MAKHABANE
PLAYER PROFILES: ALTERNATES
Kaylin SWART
GOALKEEPER
Full Name: Kaylin Christen Swart
Date of Birth: 30/09/1994
Place of Birth: Port Elizabeth, EC
Weight: 72kg
Height: 165cm
Honours: 2010 U17 FIFA World Cup
in Trinidad & Tobago, Captained U20
National Team, 2014 World Student
Games Kazan (placed 4th).
Goals: 0
Caps: U20 – 12; U17 – 20
Current Club (and Region): Menlo
College and club Des Moines Menace
in Ohio, USA
Previous Club (and Region): AIB
College (USA) and University of the
Western Cape (Western Province)
Favourite Player: Ashlyn Harris (USA)
Educational Background: Currently
studying Sport and Event Management
in the USA.
Nomathemba NTSIBANDE DEFENDER
Full Name:
Nomathemba Charlotte Ntsibande
Date of Birth: 19/04/1986
Place of Birth: Springs, Gauteng
Height: 169cm
Weight: 60kg
Honours: 05/07/09 World Student
Games, 2006 FASU Champions, 2005
Nominated for Sports Woman of the
Year (Tuks), 2005 Best House Spirit
and Highest Goalscorer HPC, 2005
USSA Club Champions and Top Goal
Scorer, 2004 Zone 6 U19 Champions,
2000 Nike World Championship
participation in USA and 1999 SA
U15 Nike Champions.
Caps: Banyana – 36; U19 – 9
Goals: Banyana – 4
Banyana Debut: vs Zimbabwe in 2004
First International Goal:
vs Mozambique in 2011
Current Club (and Region):
Springs Home Sweepers (Ekurhuleni)
Educational Background: A Batchelors
Degree in Sports Science in 2009.
Thembi KGATLANA
MIDFIELDER
Full Name: Chrestinah Thembi Kgatlana
Date of Birth: 02/05/1996
Place of Birth: Leratong, Gauteng
Height: 156cm
Weight: 50kg
Honours: 2012/13/14 Captain of the
SAFA HPC, Vice-captain FIFA FAP
Team, 2011 Captain (Parma Ladies –
on tour to Dana Cup in Denmark)
Caps: Banyana – 14; U20 –11; U17 – 6
Goals: U20 – 2
Banyana Debut:
vs Namibia on 5 July 2014
Current Club (and Region): University
of the Western Cape (Western Province)
Previous Club (and Region): Tshwane
University of Technology (Tshwane)
Favourite Player:
Nompumelelo Nyandeni
Educational Background: Currently
studying Tourism Management.
Chantelle ESAU
STRIKER
Full Name: Chantelle Esau
Date of Birth: 04/12/1990
Place of Birth:
Kimberley, Northern Cape
Height: 155cm
Weight: 53kg
Honours: 2010/11/12 Sasol National
Champions, 2008 Cosafa Champions,
2008 Zone 6 Games, 2005 Player of
the Tournament Nike U15 Premier
Cup, 2005 selected to go to the HPC.
Caps: Banyana – 22; U20 – 18
Goals: Banyana – 4; U20 – 5
Banyana Debut: vs Scotland at the
Cyprus Cup on 7 March 2009
Current Club (and Region):
Palace Super Falcons (Johannesburg)
Previous Club (and Region):
Crusaders (Frances Baard, N Cape)
Favourite Player: Zidane
Nickname: Shakes
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S A FA S P O N S O R S , PA R T N E R S A N D S U P P L I E R S
National Teams’ Sponsors
Banyana Banyana
Bafana Bafana
Amajita
Technical Partner
Development Partner
Broadcast Partners
Corporate Social
Investment Partner
2010 FIFA WORLD CUP
LEGACY TRUST
Competitions’ Sponsors
Suppliers and Partners
The South African Football Association would like to thank the National Lotteries Commission
(NLC) for its generous support of our two football teams and all of Team SA participating at the
Rio Olympic Games. As the largest funder of sport in South Africa, the NLC has, since our
readmission to the Olympic movement, demonstrated a long standing histor y of funding the
development and preparation of our athletes enabling them to compete at the highest level.