Banyana Banyana have beaten neighbours Lesotho three-nil in an international friendly played at the Tsakane Stadium in Ekurhuleni. Following the disappointment of failing to qualify for this year’s Olympic Games in Tokyo, Banyana Banyana’s focus has shifted to the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers later in the year.
First the team will have to defend their COSAFA Cup title in September. This was Banyana Banyana’s first match of the year after months of inactivity. Defender Lebohang Ramalepe led the side in the absence of captain Janine van Wyk.
The match against Lesotho also marked goalkeeper Andile Dlamini’s 50th national team appearance. Rhoda Mulaudzi scored a brace in the first half, with Sibulele Holweni scoring the third goal in the second half.
. @Banyana_Banyana celebrate International Women's Day with a 3-0 win over Lesotho at a packed Tsakane Stadium with goals from Rhoda Mulaudzi x2 and 2nd half substitute Sibulele Holweni. Mulaudzi was picked as Queen of the Match @SAFA_net @BafanaBafana @Banyana_Banyana @SasolSA pic.twitter.com/sD6WYDTbrZ
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