Banyana Banyana narrowly lost 2-1 to England in an international friendly held in Coventry on Tuesday.
Despite coming off a heavy 5-0 defeat to Denmark just four days earlier, Banyana elevated their performance to match their status as African champions and were unfortunate to lose to the English side.
Goals from captain Leah Williamson and Grace Clinton secured the win for the Lionesses, while Thembi Kgatlana scored for Banyana.
These friendly matches against Denmark and England are part of the team's preparations for the WAFCON 2025 qualifiers.
England v South Africa Lineups
The arrival of Thembi Kgatlana, Linda Motlhalo, Hilda Magaia, and Sinoxolo Cesane this week gave Banyana Banyana a significant boost as their experience and attacking prowess, which were missed in the match against Denmark, made a huge difference.
England (4-1-4-1): Earps 6; Le Tissier 7, Williamson 6 (Bright 73), Greenwood 7, Morgan 6; (Bronze 61) Stanway 5, Kelly 6, Clinton 8 (Toone 62), Park 7 (Kirby 62), Mead 5 (Hemp 73), Naz 7 ,
Subs not used: Hampton; Moorhouse, Walsh, Beever-Jones, Carter, Parker
South Africa (4-2-3-1): Swart 6 (Dlamini 46) ; Kgatlana 6, Mbane 7 , Makhubela 7, Dhlamini 6; S Cesane 6 (Biyana 46), Magaia; Ramalepe, N Cesane 6, Motau 7 (Holweni 77); Molthalo 7
Subs not used: Magagula, Manengela, Mhlongo, S Shamase, T Shamase, Mthandi,Michael, Majiya.
