All hail mighty Banyana Banyana

Regular action in such a tough competition certainly refined the qualities of all three players and it would certainly have a bearing on national team success later in the year.

Coach Desiree Ellis’ side entered the annual Cyprus Women’s Cup in February and March as the lowest ranked team, but after 0-0 draws with Slovakia and North Korea, and a 1-0 win over Hungary, finished second in their group.

They were beaten to fifth place by Belgium though, despite taking the lead through the evergreen Noko Matlou.

With Leandra Smeda playing in the Uefa Women’s Champions League at Lithuanian side Gintra Universitetas, Ode Fulutudilu at Finland side ONS and a host of players on the US College scene, there was more good news when it was announced that Refiloe Jane and Rhoda Mulaudzi had signed for Australian side Canberra United, adding to Banyana’s overseas contingent.

The side entered the regional Cosafa Women’s Championship in September among a strong field that included fellow World Cup qualifiers Cameroon, and tough teams from Zimbabwe and Zambia.

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