26 October 2024 – African champions Banyana Banyana arrived in Coventry, United Kingdom, on Saturday night after a full day of traveling from Aalborgh in Denmark.
The Sasol-sponsored South African senior women’s national team landed in London in the afternoon and then travelled another two hours by road to Coventry where Tuesday’s friendly international match against European champions England will be played.
Coventry is a city in central England and is known for the medieval Coventry Cathedral, which was left in ruins after a bombing during World War II.
Banyana Banyana international players Thembi Kgatlana, Linda Motlhalo, Sinoxolo Cesane and Hilda Magaia joined the team on arrival. Coach Dr Desiree Ellis’ team will start preparing for the clash against the Lionesses on Sunday, 27 October 2024, the first day of daylight saving in the United Kingdom.
