16 February 2025 – The highly anticipated Banyana Banyana goalkeeper training camp has officially kicked off in Johannesburg, bringing together a talented group of keepers from various national team levels.
This camp offers invaluable exposure for youth Keepers, allowing them to train alongside some of the country’s top players under the guidance of goalkeeper coach Cameron Cox. The focus is on skill development and team cohesion, with the aim of elevating the goalkeeping department across all age groups.
Participants include goalkeepers from Hollywoodbets Super League teams, the U17 and U20 women’s national teams and, of course, the South African senior women’s national team, with the U17 keepers joining in for advanced training ahead of their upcoming camp. This collaborative environment provides a unique opportunity for the youth players to learn from experienced goalkeepers, furthering their development in a professional setting.
There have been some last-minute adjustments to the camp as the experienced duo of Kaylin Swart and Andile Dlamini have stepped in for Mbali Ntimeni and Asa Rabalao, who both had to withdraw due to injuries. Their inclusion adds valuable experience and leadership, enhancing the quality of training. Additionally, Kgomotso Mussimango was called up to replace Jessica Williams, who had to withdraw due to an injury just a day before the camp began, ensuring the strength and depth of the goalkeeper group remains intact.
This training camp marks an exciting step in the development of women’s football in South Africa and plays a key role in shaping the future of our women’s national teams.
With the camp now in full swing, four keepers will remain for the senior women’s national team camp, which will begin on Monday, 17 February 2025. Banyana Banyana coach Dr Desiree Ellis named the team that will face Mehalalitoe of Lesotho in two international friendly matches this month a few days ago.
These matches are part of the South Africa Senior Women’s National Team’s preparations for the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, which will take place in Morocco between 5 – 26 July 2025.
The Sasol-sponsored Banyana Banyana will face Lesotho at UJ Soweto Campus on 22 and 25 February 2025.
